Statistical errors in immunologic research - 24/08/11
Doi : 10.1016/j.jaci.2004.09.023
James R. Murphy, PhD ⁎ 
From the Division of Biostatistics, National Jewish Medical and Research Center
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Abstract |
Medical research articles have always been subject to errors in reporting statistical results. Although most of these are minor, they raise questions about the integrity of medical research. Most of the errors come from a misunderstanding about the tools used in statistical analysis. This article discusses some of the most frequent errors and provides examples of how to deal with them correctly.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Key words : Statistics, P value, power, errors in reporting, variance
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| (Supported by a grant from GlaxoSmithKline, Inc, Research Triangle Park, NC) Series editor: Harold S. Nelson, MD Disclosure of potential conflict of interest: J. R. Murphy—none disclosed. |
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American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Publié par Elsevier Masson SAS. Tous droits réservés.
Vol 114 - N° 6
P. 1259-1263 - décembre 2004 Retour au numéro
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