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Probability, clinical decision making and hypothesis testing

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Few clinicians grasp the true concept of probability expressed in the 'P value.' For most, a statistically significant P value is the end of the search for truth. In fact, the opposite is the case. The present paper attempts to put the P value in proper perspective by explaining different types of probabilities, their role in clinical decision making, medical research and hypothesis testing.

Source: Industrial Psychiatry Journal

DOI: 10.4103/0972-6748.57864

Authors: A Banerjee, SL Jadhav, JS Bhawalkar

Institution: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre

Language: English

Topic: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $60