Stats Flashcards
What is the purpose of ANOVA ?
demonstrate statistically significant differences between the means of several groups (normal distribution required)
Which type of statistical plots are typically used in meta-analyses?
Forest plots
What is the purpose of a phase I clinical trial?
Study pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and side-effects
What is the purpose of a phase II clinical trial?
Assess efficacy and dosage
What is the purpose of a phase III clinical trial?
Assess effectiveness
What is the purpose of a phase IV clinical trial?
Post marketing surveillance
How is the standard error of the mean (SEM) calculated?
SEM = SD / square root (n)
What is meant by a type I error?
False positive
What is meant by a type II error?
False negative
What is meant by positively skewed distribution?
mean > median > mode
What is meant by negatively skewed distribution?
mean < median < mode
What % of values lie within 1 SE of the mean?
68.3%
What % of values lie within 2 SE of the mean?
95.4%
What % of values lie within 3 SE of the mean?
99.7%
Box and whisker plots are used to display…
Median, IQ ranges etc