Statistical points and pitfalls - series - introduction

Jimmie Leppink; Kal Winston; Patricia O’Sullivan

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Statistical points and pitfalls - series - introduction

Jimmie Leppink^*, Kal Winston, Patricia O’Sullivan

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Abstract

The overall purpose of the 'Statistical Points and Pitfalls' series is to help readers and researchers alike increase awareness of how to use statistics and why/how we fall into inappropriate choices or interpretations. We hope to help readers understand common misconceptions and give clear guidance on how to avoid common pitfalls by offering simple tips to improve your reporting of quantitative research findings. Each entry discusses a commonly encountered inappropriate practice and alternatives from a pragmatic perspective with no mathematics involved. We encourage readers to share comments on or suggestions for this section on Twitter, using the hashtag: #mededstats.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	42–44
Number of pages	3
Journal	Perspectives on Medical Education
Volume	5
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s40037-015-0247-z
Publication status	Published - Feb 2016

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