Statistical hypothesis testing: general approach in medical research
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Statistical hypothesis testing is one of the key steps in modern medical research. Initially, scientists formulate a research based on which statistical then developed and statistically tested. This review provides null alternative hypotheses’ compiling examples for different questions general algorithm their using t -test. The authors also describe type I errors, are necessary to interpret p -values estimated from tests, II used assess study power. article focuses effect size its calculation methods, difference between significant clinically effects. associations size, sample error discussed.
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سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2617-5525', '2617-5533']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.47093/2218-7332.2022.426.08