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MedCalc: a new computer program for medical statistics

F Schoonjans1, A Zalata, C E Depuydt

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital, Gent, Belgium. Frank.Schoonjans@rug.ac.be

Computer Methods and Programs in Biomedicine
|December 1, 1995
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Medical researchers often misuse statistics due to complex software. A new program offers common statistical procedures, guiding users to statisticians for advanced analysis, promoting accurate medical research.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Medical Research Methodology

Background:

  • Extensive reviews highlight the misuse and abuse of statistics in medical literature.
  • Criticism targets P-values and misleading graphical representations, such as 3D displays.
  • Increased accessibility of complex statistical software on personal computers contributes to statistical misuse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a user-friendly computer program for statistical procedures commonly used in medical research.
  • To provide a tool that addresses the needs of medical researchers with limited statistical training.
  • To discourage reliance on overly complex software for basic statistical tasks.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a dedicated computer program incorporating essential statistical procedures.

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  • Exclusion of highly complex statistical analyses from the program's functionality.
  • Focus on statistical methods frequently encountered in medical literature and textbooks.

    • Main Results:

    • A new software tool is available for common statistical analyses in medical research.
    • The program is designed to be accessible for researchers with basic statistical knowledge.
    • Complex statistical analyses are intentionally omitted to encourage consultation with experts.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed program aids medical researchers in correctly applying common statistical methods.
    • It serves as a practical resource, preventing the misuse of statistics for routine analyses.
    • Researchers needing advanced statistical support are advised to consult with a statistician rather than seeking more comprehensive software.