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The questioning statistician.

D J Finney

    Statistics in Medicine
    |January 1, 1982
    PubMed
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    Engaging statisticians early in biological and medical research planning is crucial. Discussing key questions ensures efficient resource use and ethical experimental design for robust statistical analysis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biostatistics
    • Medical Research
    • Experimental Design

    Background:

    • Effective statistical support is essential for biological and medical research.
    • Early and thorough involvement of statisticians is often lacking.
    • Comparative experiments require careful planning to yield meaningful results.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical role of statisticians in research planning.
    • To present key questions for statisticians to discuss with scientific colleagues during experiment design.
    • To emphasize the link between planning, resource utilization, and analysis.

    Main Methods:

    • The paper outlines 22 essential questions for planning comparative experiments.
    • Each question is discussed in relation to experimental objectives, resource allocation, and statistical analysis.

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  • Expert commentary is provided on the significance of each question.

    • Main Results:

    • Identifying and addressing these 22 questions facilitates efficient and effective experimental planning.
    • Proper planning enhances the utilization of research resources.
    • Consideration of these questions directly impacts the quality and validity of subsequent statistical analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Thorough statistical consultation during the planning phase is integral to successful research.
    • Addressing these planning questions is a fundamental component of ethical experimentation.
    • Integrating statisticians early improves the overall scientific rigor and ethical conduct of research.