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Best practice in statistics: The use of log transformation

The log transformation is often used to reduce skewness of a measurement variable. If, after transformation, the distribution is symmetric, then the Welch t-test might be used to compare groups. If, also, the distribution becomes close to normal, then a reference interval might be determined.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: West, Robert M
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: SAGE Publications 2021
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9036143/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/34666549
http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/00045632211050531