Robert L. Schmidt|Deborah J. Chute|Jorie M. Colbert?Getz|Adolfo Firpo?Betancourt|Daniel S. James|Julie Katz Karp|Douglas C. Miller|Danny A. Milner|Kristi Smock|Ann Sutton|Brandon S. Walker|Kristie L. White|Andrew R. Wilson|Eva M. Wojcik|Marwan Yared|Rachel E. Factor
Statistical Literacy Among Academic Pathologists: A Survey Study to Gauge Knowledge of Frequently Used Statistical Tests Among Trainees and Faculty
University of Utah|Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine|Case Western Reserve University|University of Utah|Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai|University of Utah|Thomas Jefferson University|University of Missouri|Harvard University Press|University of Utah|East Carolina University|University of Utah|University of California, San Francisco|University of Utah|Loyola University Chicago|Baylor College of Medicine|University of Utah
contextstatistical literacy defined understanding statistical tests terminology needed design analysis conclusions original research laboratory testing little known statistical literacy clinical anatomic pathologists objectiveto determine statistical methods commonly used pathology studies literature assess familiarity knowledge level statistical tests pathology residents practicing pathologists designthe frequently used statistical methods determined review 1100 research articles published 11 pathology journals 2015 familiarity statistical methods determined survey pathology trainees practicing pathologists 9 academic institutions pathologists asked rate knowledge methods identified focused review literature resultswe identified 18 statistical tests appear frequently published pathology studies average pathologists reported knowledge level knowledge basic knowledge statistical tests knowledge tests higher frequently used tests greater statistical knowledge associated focus clinical pathology versus anatomic pathology statistics course advanced degree md degree publishing research statistical knowledge associated length pathology practice conclusionsan audit pathology literature reveals knowledge 12 statistical tests would sufficient provide statistical literacy pathologists average pathologists report interpret commonly used tests unable perform pathologists indicated would benefit additional statistical training