Citation

Schneider RW. Proc. Am. Assoc. Automot. Med. Annu. Conf. 1974; 18: 83-88.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1974, Association for the Advancement of Automotive Medicine)

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Abstract

This paper discusses five very basic considerations in the statistical analysis of field accident data. Although these points are not new, the paper brings them together to form a checklist which can be used to evaluate the credibility of statistical studies. The five points considered are: 1) Sampling Technique; 2) Random Variations; 3) Definitions, Missing Data, Data Accuracy; 4) Performance Measuring Techniques; and 5) Population Differences.

These points are demonstrated by using a hypothetical restraint study as an example.