Improving Medical Statistics

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Improving Medical Statistics and the Interpretation of Medical Studies

There is considerable variability in the information that the public and physicians receive regarding the results of medical trials. One contributing factor is the incorrect application of statistics in the medical literature. A more common source of error is that the conclusions of a study are not always a reasonable reflection of the data presented.
The following includes examples of the misuse of statistics and inappropriate conclusions in the medical literature. Some suggestions for improvement are included.