February, 2003
© 2000, 2001, 2003 Scott S. Emerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Hierarchy of Statistical Goals: 8
Use of Probability Model
In any case, in choosing the summary measure used to define treatment effect, we should consider (in order of importance)
Current state of knowledge about treatment effect
Scientific (clinical) relevance of summary measure
Plausibility that treatment would affect the summary measure
Statistical precision of inference about the summary measure