Document Type
Article
Department
Mathematics (Pomona)
Publication Date
2012
Keywords
medicine, statistics, education
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© 2012 American Statistical Association
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Recommended Citation
Brieger, K.†, and Hardin, J. Medicine and Statistics: the inextricable link, Chance, 25: 31-34; 2012.
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Mathematics Commons, Medicine and Health Sciences Commons, Statistics and Probability Commons
Comments
Statistics is an integral part of any clinical trial, and it is widely recognized that the training of doctors should aim to improve statistical literacy. However, the call for statistical literacy has focused on introductory material, and we argue that there is need for advanced statistical literacy in the health sciences.