Clinical Statistics Flashcards
1
Q
Properties of a normal distribution? (6)
A
- Bell-shaped curve
- Single central peak
- Symmetrical
- Continuous
- Takes values between - infinity and + infinity
- Equal mean, median and mode
2
Q
Ways to test for normal distribution? (3)
A
- Informal review of properties
- Assessing a normal plot
- Using statistical test e.g. Shapiro-Wilk Test
3
Q
Transformations for normality?
A
Square root
Logarithmic
Reciprocal
Logit
Cube root
