Statistics in medical journals

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Jan 1982 English Publisher:WileyJournal:Statistics in Medicine, volume 1, pages 59-71 (issn: 0277-6715, eissn: 1097-0258,

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Authors: D G, Altman;

doi: 10.1002/sim.4780010109

pmid: 7187083

Statistics in medical journals

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Abstract

AbstractThe general standard of statistics in medical journals is poor. This paper considers the reasons for this with illustrations of the types of error that are common. The consequences of incorrect statistics in published papers are discussed; these involve scientific and ethical issues. Suggestions are made about ways in which the standard of statistics may be improved. Particular emphasis is given to the necessity for medical journals to have proper statistical refereeing of submitted papers.

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Center for Clinical Research (United States)
United States

Keywords

Ethics, Publishing, Research Design, Statistics as Topic, Periodicals as Topic

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