Narrative Reviews
Statistical Compilations
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BMJ Statistical Notes Series
Data
- Altman. The normal distribution. BMJ 1995;310:298
- Altman. Quartiles, quintiles, centiles, and other quantiles. BMJ 1994;309:996
- Altman. Detecting skewness from summary information. BMJ 1996;313:1200
- Altman. Standard deviations and standard errors. BMJ 2005;331:903
- Altman. Presentation of numerical data. BMJ 1996;312:572
Correlation and Regression
- Bland. Correlation, regression and repeated data. BMJ 1994;308:896
- Bland. Regression towards the mean. BMJ 1994;308:1499
- Bland. Some examples of regression towards the mean. BMJ 1994;309:780
- Bland. Calculating correlation coefficients with repeated observations: Part 1, correlation within subjects. BMJ 1995;310:446
- Bland. Calculating correlation coefficients with repeated observations: Part 2, correlation between subjects. BMJ 1995;310:633
- Bland. Correlation in restricted ranges of data. BMJ 2011;342:d556
Diagnostic Tests and Predictive Values
Significance Testing & Error
Data Transformation & Presentation
Measurement Error and Variability
- Bland. Measurement error. BMJ 1996;313:744
- Bland. Measurement error and correlation coefficients. BMJ 1996;313:41
- Bland. Measurement error proportional to the mean. BMJ 1996;313:106
- Altman. Uncertainty and sampling error. BMJ 2014;349:g7064
- Altman. Uncertainty beyond sampling error. BMJ 2014;349:g7065
Data Analysis Methods
Cluster Randomization and Sampling
- Bland. Trials randomised in clusters. BMJ 1997;315:600
- Kerry. Analysis of a trial randomised in clusters. BMJ 1998;316:54
- Bland. Weighted comparison of means. BMJ 1998;316:129
- Kerry. Sample size in cluster randomisation. BMJ 1998;316:549
- Kerry. The intra-cluster correlation coefficient in cluster randomisation. BMJ 1998;316:1455
Interaction Effects
- Altman. Interaction 1: Heterogeneity of effects. BMJ 1996;313:486
- Matthews. Interaction 2: compare effect sizes not P values. BMJ 1996;313:808
- Matthews. Interaction 3: How to examine heterogeneity. BMJ 1996;313:862
- Altman. Interaction revisited: the difference between two estimates. BMJ 2003;326:219
Analysis of Variance and Comparison
Percentage Difference
Analysis of Variance and Comparison
Measurement Error
Other Statistical Concepts
- Bland. Matching. BMJ 1994;309:1128
- Bland. Cronbach's alpha. BMJ 1997;314:572
- Altman. Time to event (survival) data. BMJ 1998;317:468
- Altman. The cost of dichotomising continuous variables. BMJ 2006;332:1080
- Bland. Validating scales and indexes. BMJ 2002;324:606
- Bland. Bootstrap resampling methods. BMJ 2015;350:h2622
- Mansournia. Inverse probability weighting. BMJ 2016;352:i189
- Mansournia. Population attributable fraction. BMJ 2018;360:k757
- Bland. The odds ratio. BMJ 2000
- Vickers. Analysing controlled trials with baseline and follow up measurements. BMJ 2001;323:1123
- Bland. Validating scales and indexes. BMJ 2002;324:606
- Bland. The logrank test. BMJ 2004;328:1073
Miscellaneous
- Altman. Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. BMJ 1995;311:485
- Altman. Generalisation and extrapolation. BMJ 1998;317:409
- Bland. Bayesians and frequentists. BMJ 1998;317:1151
- Bland. The odds ratio. BMJ 2000
- Vickers. Analysing controlled trials with baseline and follow up measurements. BMJ 2001;323:1123
- Bland. Validating scales and indexes. BMJ 2002;324:606
- Bland. The logrank test. BMJ 2004;328:1073
Critical Care Medical Statistics Series
1 - 5
- Whitley. Statistics review 1: Presenting and summarising data. Crit Care 2001;6:66
- Whitley. Statistics review 2: Samples and populations. Crit Care 2002;6:143
- Whitley. Statistics review 3: Hypothesis testing and P values. Crit Care 2002;6:222
- Whitley. Statistics review 4: Sample size calculations. Crit Care 2002;6:335
- Whitley. Statistics review 5: Comparison of means. Crit Care 2002;6:424
6 - 10
- Whitley. Statistics review 6: Nonparametric methods. Crit Care 2002;6:509
- Bewick. Statistics review 7: Correlation and regression. Crit Care 2003;7:451
- Bewick. Statistics review 8: Qualitative data – tests of association. Crit Care 2003;8:46
- Bewick. Statistics review 9: One-way analysis of variance. Crit Care 2004;8:130
- Bewick. Statistics review 10: Further nonparametric methods. Crit Care 2004;8:196
11 - 14
- Bewick. Statistics review 11: Assessing risk. Crit Care 2004;8:287
- Bewick. Statistics review 12: Survival analysis. Crit Care 2004;8:389
- Bewick. Statistics review 13: Receiver operating characteristic curves. Crit Care 2004;8:508
- Bewick. Statistics review 14: Logistic regression. Crit Care 2005;9:112
Deutsches Ärzteblatt International Series on Evaluating Scientific Publications
35 - 31
- Mathes. Interrupted Time Series for Assessing the Causality of Intervention Effects. Part 35 of a series on evaluating scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2024;121:800-4
- Kowall. One Question, Many Results—Why Epidemiological Studies Yield Heterogeneous Findings. Part 34 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2024;121:740-5
- Suling. Recognizing Statistical Problems in Reports of Clinical Trials: A Readers’ Aid. Part 33 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2024;121:634-8
- Zapf. Regression Analyses and Their Particularities in Observational Studies. Part 32 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2024;121:128-34
- Tönnies. Mediation Analysis in Medical Research. Part 31 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2023;120:681-7
30 - 26
- Collider Bias in Observational Studies: Consequences for Medical Research. Part 30 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2022;119:107-12
- Estimands—A Basic Element for Clinical Trials
Part 29 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications
Dtsch Arztebl Int 2021;118:883-8 - Studies for the Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests
Part 28 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications
Dtsch Arztebl Int 2021;118(33-34):555-560 - Methods for Evaluating Causality in Observational Studies. Part 27 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2020;117:101-7
- Planning and Analysis of Trials Using a Stepped Wedge Design. Part 26 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2019;116:453-8
25 - 21
- Cluster-Randomized Studies. Part 25 of a series on evaluating scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2018;115:163-8
- The Range and Scientific Value of Randomized Trials. Part 24 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2017;114:635-40
- Propensity Score: An Alternative Method of Analyzing Treatment Effects. Part 23 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2016;113:597-603
- Indirect Comparisons and Network Meta-Analyses
Part 22 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2015;112:803-8 - Big Data in Medical Science—A Biostatistical View
Part 21 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2015;112(9):137-142
20 - 16
- Establishing Equivalence or Non-Inferiority in Clinical Trials. Part 20 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2012;109(41):674-9
- Screening. Part 19 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2012;109(21):385-90
- On the Proper Use of the Crossover Design in Clinical Trials. Part 18 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2012;109(15):276-81
- Randomized Controlled Trials. Part 17 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2011;108(39):663-8
- Concordance Analysis. Part 16 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2011;108(30):515-21
15 - 11
- Survival Analysis. Part 15 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2011;108(10):163-9
- Linear Regression Analysis. Part 14 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2010;107(44):776-82
- Sample Size Calculation in Clinical Trials
Part 13 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2010;107(31-32):552-6 - Choosing Statistical Tests. Part 12 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2010;107(19):343-8
- Data Analysis of Epidemiological Studies. Part 11 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2010;107(11):187-92
10 - 6
- Judging a Plethora of P-Values: How to Contend with the Problem of Multiple Testing. Part 10 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications
Dtsch Arztebl Int 2010;107(4):50-6 - Interpreting Results in 2×2 Tables. Part 9 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(48):795-800
- Avoiding Bias in Observational Studies. Part 8 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(41):664-8
- Descriptive Statistics: The Specification of Statistical Measures and Their Presentation in Tables and Graphs. Part 7 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(36):578-83
- Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-Analyses. Part 6 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(27):456-63
5 - 1
- Requirements and Assessment of Laboratory Tests. Part 5 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(24):403-6
- Confidence Interval or P-Value? Part 4 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(19):335-9
- Types of Study in Medical Research. Part 3 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(15):262-8
- Study Design in Medical Research. Part 2 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(11):184-9
- Critical Appraisal of Scientific Articles. Part 1 of a series on evaluation of scientific publications. Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009;106(7):100-5
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology Statistical Rounds
2025 - 2020
- Kim. Comprehensive guidelines for appropriate statistical analysis methods in research. Korean J Anesthesiol 2024;77(5):503-517
- Hong. Key insights and challenges in noninferiority trials. Korean J Anesthesiol 2024;77(4):423-431
- In. Alternatives to the P value: connotations of significance. Korean J Anesthesiol 2024;77(3):316-325
- Ahn. Intention-to-treat versus as-treated versus per-protocol approaches to analysis. Korean J Anesthesiol 2023;76(6):531-539
- Park. The principles of presenting statistical results using figures. Korean J Anesthesiol 2022;75(2):139-150
- Nahm. Receiver operating characteristic curve: overview and practical use for clinicians. Korean J Anesthesiol 2022;75(1):25-36
- Kwak. Transparency considerations for describing statistical analyses in research. Korean J Anesthesiol 2021;74(6):488-495
- Lim. Considerations for crossover design in clinical study. Korean J Anesthesiol 2021;74(4):293-299
- Kwak. The principles of presenting statistical results: Table. Korean J Anesthesiol 2021;74(2):115-119
- Ko. General considerations for sample size estimation in animal study. Korean J Anesthesiol 2021;74(1):23-29
- Lee. Data transformation: a focus on the interpretation. Korean J Anesthesiol 2020;73(6):503-508
- De Cassai. A brief introduction to propensity score for anesthesiologists. Korean J Anesthesiol 2020;73(4):296-301
- Ahn. Introducing big data analysis using data from National Health Insurance Service. Korean J Anesthesiol 2020;73(3):205-211
- In. Tips for troublesome sample-size calculation. Korean J Anesthesiol 2020;73(2):114-120
2019 - 2017
- Kim. Multicollinearity and misleading statistical results. Korean J Anesthesiol 2019;72(6):558-569
- In. Survival analysis: part II – applied clinical data analysis. Korean J Anesthesiol 2019;72(5):441-457
- Kim. More about the basic assumptions of t-test: normality and sample size. Korean J Anesthesiol 2019;72(4):331-335
- Lim. Randomization in clinical studies. Korean J Anesthesiol 2019;72(3):221-232
- Ahn. Assessment of P values for demographic data in randomized controlled trials. Korean J Anesthesiol 2019;72(2):130-134
- Lee. What is the proper way to apply the multiple comparison test? Korean J Anesthesiol 2018;71(5):353-360
- In. Survival analysis: Part I — analysis of time-to-event. Korean J Anesthesiol 2018;71(3):182-191
- Ahn. Introduction to systematic review and meta-analysis. Korean J Anesthesiol 2018;71(2):103-112
- In. Introduction of a pilot study. Korean J Anesthesiol 2017;70(6):601-605
- Kwak. Statistical data preparation: management of missing values and outliers. Korean J Anesthesiol 2017;70(4):407-411
- In. Statistical data presentation. Korean J Anesthesiol 2017;70(3):267-276
- Kwak. Central limit theorem: the cornerstone of modern statistics. Korean J Anesthesiol 2017;70(2):144-156
- Kim. Understanding one-way ANOVA using conceptual figures. Korean J Anesthesiol 2017;70(1):22-26
2016 - 2015
- Lee. Alternatives to P value: confidence interval and effect size. Korean J Anesthesiol 2016;69(6):555-562
- Kang. How to understand and conduct evidence-based medicine. Korean J Anesthesiol 2016;69(5):435-445
- In. Considerations when calculating the sample size for an inequality test. Korean J Anesthesiol 2016;69(4):327-331
- Lee. Avoiding negative reviewer comments: common statistical errors in anesthesia journals. Korean J Anesthesiol 2016;69(3):219-226
- Park. Significant results: statistical or clinical? Korean J Anesthesiol 2016;69(2):121-125
- Nahm. Nonparametric statistical tests for the continuous data: the basic concept and the practical use. Korean J Anesthesiol 2016;69(1):8-14
- Kim. T test as a parametric statistic. Korean J Anesthesiol 2015;68(6):540-546
- Lee. What repeated measures analysis of variances really tells us. Korean J Anesthesiol 2015;68(4):340-345
- Lee. Standard deviation and standard error of the mean. Korean J Anesthesiol 2015;68(3):220-223
- Lee. Statistical and methodological considerations for reporting RCTs in medical literature. Korean J Anesthesiol 2015;68(2):106-115
Last updated March 12th, 2025