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A statistics primer
Author(s) -
Scott Marian,
Flaherty Derek,
Currall James
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2011.01108.x
Subject(s) - medicine , statistical analysis , statistics , primer (cosmetics) , management science , chemistry , mathematics , organic chemistry , economics
Statistical input into an experimental study is often not considered until the results have already been obtained. This is unfortunate, as inadequate statistical planning ‘up front’ may result in conclusions which are invalid. This review will consider some of the statistical considerations that are appropriate when planning a research study.