JSM 2004 - Toronto

JSM Activity #CE_14C

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CE_14C Mon, 8/9/04, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM FRY-Alberta
Statistical Rules of Thumb (1/2 Day Course) - Continuing Education - Course
ASA, Puget Sound Chapter (PUGECH)
Instructor(s): Gerald van Belle, University of Washington
This course is based on the recently released book, Statistical Rules of Thumb (Wiley, 2002), by Gerald van Belle. A statistical rule of thumb is defined as a widely applicable guide to statistical practice-with sound theoretical basis. Characteristics include intuitive appeal, elegance, and transparency. A rule states not only what is important but, by implication of what is not included, makes an assertion about what is less important. For this workshop three areas of rules have been selected: design of a study, its analyses, and reporting it. Rules covered under design include selection of study design; three principles of design: randomization, blocking, factorial treatment structure; and sample size calculations. Analysis deals with the following rules: analysis should follow design, parametric analyses are preferred, plan for multiple comparisons, and every analysis has a graphical analogue. Rules of thumb with respect to reporting of results deal with when to use words, when tables, when graphs. All rules will be illustrated and appropriate references will be supplied. Participants will be encouraged to apply the rules presented-and to think of additional rules of thumb for their area of expertise.
 

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