Statistical analysis of nutritional studies.
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Statistical analysis of data collected in experimental or observational studies is an important part of nutritional research. If it is not done appropriately, there is a risk that information in the data is lost, or that conclusions are misleading. The present article does not attempt a full review of the subject of statistics, but attempts to list aspects where care is needed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The British journal of nutrition
دوره 86 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2001