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Uses and abuses of statistical methods in research in parasitology
1Department of Animal Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing 48824.
Abstract:
Among misuses of statistical procedures, perhaps most common is abuse of methods for multiple comparisons of means. Ranking close behind is misunderstanding of various aspects of analysis of non-random repeated measurements of animals. Those topics are the chief focus of this effort to do more than point an accusing finger at the statistical naïvety of a few parasitologists; one hopes for positive response to tutorial advice as well. In addition to the two major topics, comments are given about regression analysis for dose-response studies and analysis of related multiple variables.
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