3.3.3 data analysis Flashcards
1
Q
how should data be presented in results
A
in a clear, logical manner suitable for analysis. consideration should be given to the validity of outliers and anomalous results
2
Q
what are statistical tests used to determine
A
whether the differences between the means are likely or unlikely to have occured by chance
3
Q
how do you know if a result is statistically significant
A
if it is one that is unlikely to be due to chance alone
4
Q
what do error bars indicate
A
the variability of data around a mean
5
Q
if the treatment mean differs from the control mean sufficiently enough for their error bars not to overlap, what does this indicate
A
that the difference may be signficant
