Methods

These thumbnails focus on the reasons why we conduct fair tests of treatments using particular methods.

• Drastic treatment is not always the best
• Random allocation – a simple explanation
• The struggle for unbiased evidence
• Don’t assume early detection is worthwhile
• Don’t play poker with your genes
• Facing up to uncertainties: a matter of life and death
• Addressing uncertainty is professional
• Can patients cope with uncertainty?
• What does “statistically significant” mean?
• Why did you start?
• The importance of systematic reviews
• Biased ethics
• Pester power and new drugs
• Shared decision-making
• Don’t be fooled by eye-catching statistics

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