| Statistical methodologies form the strength of any research study so as to make valid judgments and conclusions. Statistical design and analysis methods are very widely used in clinical trials, pharmacology, genetics, biotechnology, basic sciences, epidemiological studies, demography, quality control of medical and biological equipment, medical diagnosis and prognosis and health economics. Any research work is incomplete without treating the data statistically and interpreting the results with scientific and statistical reasoning and evidence.
Its importance in Public Health Administration in identifying causative factors of various diseases, identifying health priorities, and determining proper allocation and utilisation of the available budget appropriately and judiciously has also been well recognized now. |
