Open AccessCommon Statistical Pitfalls in Basic Science Research
Author(s) -
Sullivan Lisa M.,
Weinberg Janice,
Keaney John F.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.116.004142
Subject(s) - biostatistics , medicine , publishing , clinical epidemiology , public health , subject (documents) , population , health care , medical education , epidemiology , library science , pathology , computer science , environmental health , political science , law , economics , economic growth
The analysis of clinical samples, population samples, and controlled trials is typically subjected to rigorous statistical review. This fact is understandable, given that the results of clinical investigation will often be used to inform patient care or clinical decision making. One would not want