Researchers have improved the assessment of consistency in meta-analysis. The improved consistency measure considers statistical power, and it has potential to alter the interpretation of ...

To ensure all arms in a randomized clinical trial have roughly equal percentages of participants from key subgroups, statisticians often stratify patient assignment to each arm and account for these ...

Gene-set analysis of GWAS data can best be understood as an analysis using genes as data points, carrying out a test of the relationship between a gene set and the genetic associations of genes with a ...

There is no disputing the importance of statistical analysis in biological research, but too often it is considered only after an experiment is completed, when it may be too late. This collection ...

Statistical significance is a critical concept in data analysis and research. In essence, it’s a measure that allows researchers to assess whether the results of an experiment or study are due to ...

Power analyses and sample size calculations are important parts of many research projects. Often, before data are even collected, it is necessary to calculate and justify the required sample size for ...

The product development lifecycle is long and challenging. Whether it is translational research or clinical research, there are numerous obstacles in the design and management of a study and ...

University of Delaware alumnus Yunjiao Cai believes data science has the biggest potential to effectively solve many of the world’s pressing challenges. And, at the core of data science, lies ...