title: A statistics primer.
abstract: Statistical input into an experimental study is often not considered until the results have already been obtained. This is unfortunate, as inadequate statistical planning 'up front' may result in conclusions which are invalid. This review will consider some of the statistical considerations that are appropriate when planning a research study.
authors: School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Glasgow, Glasgow G12 8QW, UK.
authors: Marian
authors: M
authors: Scott
authors: Derek
authors: D
authors: Flaherty
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Currall
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001699:Biometry / Q000379:methods; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D006801:Humans; D012107:Research Design; D013223:Statistics as Topic; D014730:Veterinary Medicine