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Microcomputer statistics packages for biomedical scientists

J Ludbrook1

  • 1University of Melbourne Department of Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia.

Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology & Physiology
|December 1, 1995
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Biomedical investigators should select microcomputer statistics packages with comprehensive features, clear manuals, and user-friendly interfaces. Purchasing software with more statistical routines than needed can aid in continuous learning of analytical techniques.

Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Hundreds of microcomputer statistics packages exist, varying in cost, complexity, and specialization.
  • This review focuses on packages popular among biomedical researchers handling small datasets requiring complex analyses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review microcomputer statistics packages suitable for biomedical investigators.
  • To identify essential features for an ideal statistics package for this user group.

Main Methods:

  • Review of commercially available microcomputer statistics packages.
  • Evaluation based on features relevant to biomedical researchers with small datasets and complex analytical needs.
  • Assessment of package manuals for clarity and documentation.

Main Results:

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  • Spreadsheet programs are essential for data entry and basic analysis.
  • Ideal packages offer a wide range of statistical tests for various data types (continuous, rank-ordered, categorical).
  • Clear documentation of statistical test procedures in the manual and ease of use are critical.

Conclusions:

  • Biomedical researchers benefit from statistics packages with extensive capabilities beyond their immediate needs.
  • A good manual and user-friendly interface are crucial for effective utilization and skill development.
  • Choosing a comprehensive package encourages continuous education in statistical techniques.