Professional paper
THE METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF USING ANALYSIS OF DIFFERENCES IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN PHYSIOTHERAPY
Igor Jelaska
orcid.org/0000-0001-5566-5235
; University of Split Faculty of Kinesiology
Abstract
Introduction: Goal of this paper was to review
methodological usage principles of most frequently used
analyses of diff erences in scientifi c research in physiotherapy.
Discussion: In accordance with the aim, t-test and
ANOVA’s, both for independent samples and for repeated
measures are discussed and highlighted from aspects of
practice in physiotherapy. Appropriateness and limitations
of methods are given and explained. Conclusion: Recommendation
for appropriate reporting of t-test results in
scientifi c research is given.
Keywords
t-test; ANOVA; signifi cance; assumptions
Hrčak ID:
173972
URI
Publication date:
19.10.2016.
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