Statistical Review for Medical Journals

James H. Ware,

James H. Ware

Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA

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James H. Ware,

James H. Ware

Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA

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First published: 15 July 2005

https://doi.org/10.1002/0470011815.b2a17139

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Abstract

Medical journals increasingly use statistical consultants to review statistical aspects of submitted papers. The article discusses the issues that arise in the reviewing process, with particular reference to articles reporting randomized trials or epidemiological studies.

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