Contribution to Neglecting of Power Analysis in Experimental Medicine Studies

Czech version

Authors: J. Knížek; P. Stránský
Authors‘ workplace: Ústav lékařské biofyziky LF UK, Hradec Králové
Published in: Čas. Lék. čes. 2005; 144: 127-130
Category: Statistics

Overview

The work provides basic information about what is being understood under the term „statistical analysis of power of test“ from the viewpoint of correct use of mathematical statistics in medicine. The detail rules of statistical decisionmaking are described. Furthermore, the work contains an illustration of power analysis of test application when using unpaired t-test.

Key words:
decision making, statistics, statistical data – interpretation.

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