Jae W. Song|Ann Haas|Kevin C. Chung
Applications of Statistical Tests in Hand Surgery
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Michigan Medicine|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Michigan Medicine|University of Michigan–Ann Arbor|Michigan Medicine
19th century emergence public health goal improve hygiene conditions poor statistics established distinct scientific field important critically interpreting studies public health concerns 20th century statistics began evolve mathematically methodologically hypothesis testing experimental design today much medical investigation centers around clinical trials observational studies application statistical formulas collected data summarized weighed interpreted presented direct physicians public toward evidencebased medicine basic understanding statistics mandatory evaluating validity published literature applying patient care review discuss basic statistical tests assist investigator choosing correct statistical test present examples relevant hand surgery research