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William H. Holmes () and William C. Rinaman ()
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William H. Holmes: Le Moyne College

Chapter 1 in Statistical Literacy for Clinical Practitioners, 2014, pp 1-23 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter summarizes the various functions of statistics in clinical research, reviews study designs that guide how data are typically collected and analyzed, and provides examples of statistical procedures frequently used in clinical studies. The designs include the case study, case-control study, the survey, prospective and retrospective cohort studies, parallel group and crossover trials, and systematic reviews and meta-analyses. The ability of each design to draw confident causal conclusions is also discussed. The chapter concludes with an overview of the content of the book.

Keywords: Breast Cancer; Negative Binomial Regression; Moderate Physical Activity; Blood Pressure Reading; Causal Conclusion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-12550-3_1

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