Common pitfalls in statistical analysis: "P" values, statistical significance and confidence intervals
In the second part of a series on pitfalls in statistical analysis, we look at various ways in which a statistically significant study result can be expressed. We debunk some of the myths regarding the ′P′ value, explain the importance of ′confidence intervals′ and clarify the importance of includin...
Main Authors: | Priya Ranganathan, C S Pramesh, Marc Buyse |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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Series: | Perspectives in Clinical Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.picronline.org/article.asp?issn=2229-3485;year=2015;volume=6;issue=2;spage=116;epage=117;aulast=Ranganathan |
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