Statistics Done Wrong: The Woefully Complete Guide by Alex Reinhart

By Alex Reinhart

medical growth depends upon strong learn, and stable study wishes reliable information. yet statistical research is difficult to get correct, even for the easiest and brightest folks. you would be shocked what number scientists are doing it wrong.

Statistics performed Wrong is a pithy, crucial consultant to statistical mistakes in smooth technological know-how that may allow you to preserve your study blunder-free. you are going to study embarrassing blunders and omissions in fresh learn, know about the misconceptions and medical politics that permit those blunders to take place, and start your quest to reform how you and your friends do statistics.

You'll locate recommendation on:
–Asking the ideal query, designing the precise scan, selecting the best statistical research, and sticking to the plan
–How to contemplate p values, importance, insignificance, self belief periods, and regression
–Choosing the appropriate pattern dimension and warding off fake positives
–Reporting your research and publishing your info and resource code
–Procedures to persist with, precautions to take, and analytical software program which may help

Scientists: learn this concise, strong advisor that will help you produce statistically sound examine. Statisticians: provide this booklet to every person you know.

The first step towards records performed correct is Statistics performed Wrong.

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