Scale development and validation are critical to much of the work in the health, social, and behavioral sciences. However, few researchers have the education or skill set to rigorously develop these useful tools. The following article provides steps to both develop and validate scales.
How to Select a Statistical Test
Jaykavan Charan published this informative paper in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Results. The paper discusses types and distribution of data as well as the aim of the study. The paper also includes a handy diagram on which statistical test to use based on data type/distribution.
Guidelines for Submission of Research Surveys of the ESPU Membership
The ESPU Research Committee will endeavor to assist in the distribution of surveys created by ESPU members for research purposes promoting the advancement of knowledge related to pediatric urology. The Research Committee will consider the following points before agreeing to distribute surveys on behalf of member survey authors to the ESPU membership.
Guidelines for Reporting of Statistics in European Urology
Andrew Vickers and Daniel Sjoherg published an excellent set of guidelines to follow when reporting statistics in European Urology.
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