[Multiplicity of inferences in clinical trials: adjustment methods, clinical interpretation issues]

Med Sci (Paris). 2004 Feb;20(2):231-5. doi: 10.1051/medsci/2004202231.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Multiplicity of inferences is present in a large majority of clinical trials and conducts to false analyses or interpretation issues. The main risk consists in false positive conclusions. A large number of statistical methods is available for controlling the rate of false positive conclusions. But formal adjustment is not necessary in all cases and depends on the aims of the study.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic / statistics & numerical data*
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical*
  • Humans
  • Research Design