Bayesian versus frequentist statistical inference for investigating a one-off cancer cluster reported to a health department

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The problem of silent multiple comparisons is one of the most difficult statistical problems faced by scientists. It is a particular problem for investigating a one-off cancer cluster reported to a health department because any one o...

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Main Authors: Wills Rachael A, Coory Michael D, Barnett Adrian G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/30