Statistical analysis and interpretation of prenatal diagnostic imaging studies, Part 2: descriptive and inferential statistical methods.
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The objective of this article is to discuss the rationale for common statistical tests used for the analysis and interpretation of prenatal diagnostic imaging studies. Examples from the literature are used to illustrate descriptive and inferential statistics. The uses and limitations of linear and logistic regression analyses are discussed in detail.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
دوره 30 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011