Invention Versus Gold Standard: A Hands-On Research Pearl on Study Design and Statistical Concerns

• This article points out what is important to consider when planning to perform and analyze a commonly seen study involving a comparison of an innovation with something established. A hands-on guide on how to perform this type of research trial and how to choose proper statistical methods is given. © 2018 Arthroscopy Association of North America

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MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kirurgi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Surgery (hsv//eng)

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gold standard

invention

statistical analysis

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