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Editorial
. 2011 Mar-Apr;59(2):85-6.
doi: 10.4103/0301-4738.77005.

How to choose the right statistical test?

Barun K Nayak, Avijit Hazra
Editorial

How to choose the right statistical test?

Barun K Nayak et al. Indian J Ophthalmol. 2011 Mar-Apr.
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Tests to address the question: Is there a difference between groups – unpaired (parallel and independent groups) situation?
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Tests to address the question: Is there a difference between groups – paired situation?
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Tests to address the question: Is there an association between variables?
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Tests to address the question: Is there an agreement between assessment (screening / rating / diagnostic) techniques?
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