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You are discussing various statistical tests mentioned in a recent medical journal with your clinical supervisor. Which of the below tests is not an example of a non-parametric test? You may select one or more answers.
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AKT5-195
You are looking at the results of a study about a new form of vitamin B12 injection that is being used in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency. The following studies looked at the increase in serum B12 levels in participants 1 month after having a single dose of this new drug. What is the median …
AKT5-196
You are looking at the results of a study about a new form of vitamin B12 injection that is being used in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency. The following studies looked at the increase in serum B12 levels in participants 1 month after having a single dose of this new drug. What is the interquartile …
AKT5-197
You are looking at the results of a study about a new form of vitamin B12 injection that is being used in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency. The following studies looked at the increase in serum B12 levels in participants 1 month after having a single dose of this new drug. What is the first …
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You are looking at the results of a study about a new form of vitamin B12 injection that is being used in patients with vitamin B12 deficiency. The following studies looked at the increase in serum B12 levels in participants 1 month after having a single dose of this new drug. What is the mean …
AKT5-199
When reading a recent study, you consider the data in a forest plot as part of your analysis. Which one of the following statements about forest plots is most correct?
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You have come across a new case-control study involving patients with a rare form of bowel cancer. What is the usual statistical outcome used in case-control studies?
AKT5-191
You are discussing the results of a funnel plot published in a recent medical journal with a GP colleague. Which one of the following statements about funnel plots is least correct?
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Which one of the below statistical methods aims to allow for problems associated with making multiple comparisons?
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100 patients with a flare of hand eczema were given a regular soap substitute to use and another 100 patients were given placebo standard handwash. All the patients were followed up 2 weeks later. The absolute risk reduction was worked out to be 40% What is the number needed to treat (NNT)?
