February, 2003
© 2000, 2001, 2003 Scott S. Emerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Hierarchy of Statistical Goals: 3
Hierarchy of Statistical Goals
Second choice: Probability model for response
Determine the tendency for the response
·Prediction: What is the probability that a future observation will be some value?
·Within groups: What is the average response within the group?
·Comparing groups: What is the difference in average response between groups