Basics, common errors and essentials of statistical tools and techniques in
anesthesiology research
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Bajwa SJ
J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol
2015[Oct]; 31
(4
): 547-53
PMID26702217
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The statistical portion is a vital component of any research study. The research
methodology and the application of statistical tools and techniques have evolved
over the years and have significantly helped the research activities throughout
the globe. The results and inferences are not accurately possible without proper
validation with various statistical tools and tests. The evidencebased anesthesia
research and practice has to incorporate statistical tools in the methodology
right from the planning stage of the study itself. Though the medical fraternity
is well acquainted with the significance of statistics in research, there is a
lack of in-depth knowledge about the various statistical concepts and principles
among majority of the researchers. The clinical impact and consequences can be
serious as the incorrect analysis, conclusions, and false results may construct
an artificial platform on which future research activities are replicated. The
present tutorial is an attempt to make anesthesiologists aware of the various
aspects of statistical methods used in evidence-based research and also to
highlight the common areas where maximum number of statistical errors are
committed so as to adopt better statistical practices.
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