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In statistics, “power” refers to the ability of your study to identify effects of substantial interest. Read on to find out how and when you may calculate statistical…
- Marisha Fonseca
- February 17, 2023
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Big data has brought an unprecedented change in the way research is conducted in every scientific discipline. Although the availability of big data sets and the capacity…
- Sneha Kulkarni
- February 6, 2015
Although statistics is one of the primary tools of biomedical research, its misuse and abuse, whether intentional or unintentional, is widespread. It is, in fact,…
- Himanshu Sharma
- May 21, 2018
Research nearly always involves measuring and counting: drawing inferences based on quantitative data is one of the distinguishing characteristics of science.
- Yateendra Joshi
- March 17, 2014
In evidence-based medicine, statistical information is critical for investigators to interpret observations and make treatment recommendations. A dichotomous way of…
- Dr. Dhriti Bhattacharyya
- November 22, 2017
This post acts as your go-to guide about standardized coefficients -- what are they, when are they needed, how to interpret, and much more.
- Marisha Fonseca
- August 8, 2023
While the proper use of statistics can be confusing, it should not be scary. This article provides some simple suggestions to help you be more thoughtful and accurate in…
- Jennifer Ulz
- August 4, 2022
Because meta-analyses can have a substantial impact on the decisions made by clinicians, researchers, policymakers, etc., they need to be conducted carefully and…
- Marisha Fonseca
- March 6, 2023
Although p values are commonly used, they need to be reported carefully so that your paper provides strong and useful evidence. This article lists some key points you…
- Marisha Fonseca
- February 27, 2023
In this blogpost, we will delve into what ascertainment bias is, its implications in biomedical research, and strategies to prevent it, particularly for experienced…
- Marisha Fonseca
- May 8, 2023