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Measures of variability and precision in statistics: appreciating, untangling and applying concepts

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: This reflection presents a discussion of some common measures of variability and how they are appropriately used in descriptive and inferential statistical analyses. We argue that confidence intervals (CIs), which incorporate these measures, serve as tools to assess both clinical and statistical significance.

Source: BJPsych Advances

DOI: 10.1192/bja.2020.41

Author: Adam Ciarleglio

Institution: George Washington University

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: green

Funder: National Institute of Mental Health