Why is it important to look to see if they did a calculation, and look for the four
variables as evidence that it was really calculated? (1)
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Need a calculation to know the risk of a false positive result (alpha) and the
risk of a false negative result (beta)
Why is it important to look to see if they said WHO was blinded, or if they only used
vague 'double-blind' terminology? (1)
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, Participants and primary outcome assessors are usually the most important
groups to blind, to reduce the chance that their hopes and expectations
distort the results
Why is it important to check to see if confidence intervals have been provided, not
just p-values? (1)
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Often not possible to know if an effect is medically important without a
confidence interval
What do you check for participant flow and losses? (1)
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Look for a flow chart showing the losses from each group, with reasons;
look to see if losses were included in the analysis (ITT)
Why is it important to check for a description of participants and if the conclusions are
aimed at a similar population? (1)
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Reveals whether results apply to the target population or not
variables as evidence that it was really calculated? (1)
Give this one a try later!
Need a calculation to know the risk of a false positive result (alpha) and the
risk of a false negative result (beta)
Why is it important to look to see if they said WHO was blinded, or if they only used
vague 'double-blind' terminology? (1)
Give this one a try later!
, Participants and primary outcome assessors are usually the most important
groups to blind, to reduce the chance that their hopes and expectations
distort the results
Why is it important to check to see if confidence intervals have been provided, not
just p-values? (1)
Give this one a try later!
Often not possible to know if an effect is medically important without a
confidence interval
What do you check for participant flow and losses? (1)
Give this one a try later!
Look for a flow chart showing the losses from each group, with reasons;
look to see if losses were included in the analysis (ITT)
Why is it important to check for a description of participants and if the conclusions are
aimed at a similar population? (1)
Give this one a try later!
Reveals whether results apply to the target population or not
