Choosing Statistics in Data Analysis for Health Science Research

Abstract

      Choosing an accurate and appropriate statistics in data analysis are to decrease bias during the process of analysis. The purpose of this article is to emphasize on choosing statistics in data analysis for health science research. In particular, it is benefit for medical and health personnel. The component of choosing an appropriate statistics in health science research comprises of 1) data, variables and scale of measurement 2) statistics testing 3) research question and 4) type of statistics. Those components are linked to choosing an appropriate and accrual statistics in health science. In addition, statistical testing is divided into two major type such as; parametric and non-parametric statistics which have different assumptions. Hence, well-planned and organized into using an appropriate statistics is resulting to appropriate data presentation.