Statistic tests decision sheet
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This table is presented at the BITS training 'Essential statistics'.
| Goal | Continous | Rank,Score | Categorical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Descriptive statistics | mean, SD | median | proportions |
| Comparing 1 group to hypothetical value | One sample t test | Wilcoxon | Chi-square |
| Comparing 2 independant groups | Unpaired t test | Mann-Whitney
Wilcoxon Rank Sum |
Chi-square
Fischer's extact test |
| Comparing 2 dependant (paired) groups | Paired t test | Wilcoxon Signed Rank | McNemar's test |
| Comparing more than 2 independant groups | ANOVA | Kruskal-Wallis | Chi-square |
