Statistical Considerations in Otolaryngology Journals.
Statistics can be intimidating for clinicians and reviewers. Statistics are often important and useful but can mislead. Elaborate statistics can support conclusions that contradict clinical experience. This article explores some statistically related insights. Statistical reasons for rejecting paper...
| Publicado en: | Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Vol. 157; no. 5; pp. 745 - 748 |
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| Formato: | Journal Article |
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Wiley-Blackwell
Nov2017
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