CLINICAL RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE UROLOGY LITERATURE

Abstract

This formal review suggests that statistical methods are often used inappropriately in the urology literature, thereby, potentially undermining the validity of study results and conclusions. An effort to raise the awareness of appropriate statistical techniques through postgraduate education appears indicated.

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Year: 2005
Type: article
Volume: 174
Issue: 4 Part 1
Pages: 1374-1379
Citations: 85
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                                    Charles D. Scales, 
                                
                                    Regina D. Norris, 
                                
                                    Bercedis L. Peterson
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2005). 
                            CLINICAL RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN THE UROLOGY LITERATURE. 
                            The Journal of Urology
                            , 174
                            (4 Part 1)
                            , 1374-1379.
                            https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ju.0000173640.91654.b5
                        

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DOI: 10.1097/01.ju.0000173640.91654.b5