Statistical Analysis
Document Type
Book Chapter
Department
Mathematics (Pomona)
Publication Date
2008
Keywords
Data Analysis, Hypothesis Testing, Confidence Intervals
Abstract
In this Appendix, we provide an outline of methods used in analyzing molecular biology data. We give a summary of types of data encountered and the appropriate methods to apply for the questions of interest. Statistical techniques described include the t test, the Wilcoxon rank sum test, the Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon test, ANOVA, regression, and the chi-square test. For each method, we give the appropriate assumptions, the details of the test, and a complete concrete example to follow. We also discuss related ideas such as multiple comparisons and why correlation does not imply causation.
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© 2008 by John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
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DOI
10.1002/9780470089941.eta04as00
Recommended Citation
Kloke, J. and Hardin, J. 2008. Statistical Analysis. Current Protocols Essential Laboratory Techniques. 00:A.4A.1–A.4A.30.
