Journal article
Analysis of Observational Studies
Abstract
Observational studies provide an important source of information when randomized controlled trials cannot or should not be undertaken, provided that the data are analyzed and interpreted with special attention to bias. This article highlights the special analytic considerations required for proper reporting and interpretation of observational studies. We review statistical principles that are fundamental to understanding what observational data …
Authors
Morshed S; Tornetta P; Bhandari M
Journal
Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 91, No. Supplement_3, pp. 50–60
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 1, 2009
DOI
10.2106/jbjs.h.01577
ISSN
0021-9355