Abstract

Statistical analysis is an essential part of clinical practice, since the very concept of evidence-based medicine hinges on sound interpretation of clinical data. Using the Scandinavian prostatectomy versus watchful waiting study as a practical example, Andrew Vickers presents two common errors: accepting the null hypothesis and misinterpreting the lower statistical power of overall versus cancer-specific survival, and warns of the dangers of forgetting these basic principles.

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