Correction of unexpected distributions of P values from analysis of whole genome arrays by rectifying violation of statistical assumptions

The statistical analysis of 'omics data requires careful handling, especially in the choice of statistical test. To obtain meaningful results it is essential that the assumptions behind these tests are carefully examined and any violations rectified where possible, or a more appropriate statist...

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Main Authors: Barton, Sheila J. (Author), Crozier, Sarah R. (Author), Lillycrop, Karen A. (Author), Godfrey, Keith M. (Author), Inskip, Hazel M. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2013-03.
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Summary:The statistical analysis of 'omics data requires careful handling, especially in the choice of statistical test. To obtain meaningful results it is essential that the assumptions behind these tests are carefully examined and any violations rectified where possible, or a more appropriate statistical test chosen.