Der Fehler zweiter Art und seine Bedeutung bei der Beurteilung von Resultaten. Qualitätsanalyse der Zeitschrift "Strahlentherapie und Onkologie"
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: The statistical quality of the contributions to "Strahlentherapie und Onkologie" is assessed, aiming for improvement of the journal and consequently its impact factor.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: All 181 articles published during 1998 and 1999 in the categories "review", "original contribution", and "short communication" were analyzed concerning the appropriate consideration of Type II error.
RESULT: Ninety-nine publications were excluded from analysis for different specified reasons. In none of the remaining 82 clinical publications Type II error was considered.
CONCLUSION: Authors, peer reviewers, and editors could contribute to improve the quality of the journal by setting value on adequate consideration of Type II error.
Bibliographical data
| Translated title of the contribution | Type two error and its relevance for interpretation of results. Quality audit of the Journal "Strahlentherapie und Onkologie |
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| Original language | German |
| ISSN | 0179-7158 |
| Publication status | Published - 01.11.2000 |
| PubMed | 11143522 |
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