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Alessandra Giovagnoli (University of Bologna)

4 May 2012 @ 12:00

 

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Date:
4 May 2012
Time:
12:00
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Design of experiments: from physical to simulated

Since Fisher’s times, the principles for planning scientific experiments correctly have been at the heart of the statistical debate. This is particularly important in a clinical context, for ethical as well as inferential reasons. After a brief excursus through the history of experimental design, this presentation will deal with recent developments in the design of clinical trials ethically aimed at minimizing the negative impact on patients or healthy volunteers. It will include issues related to computer (virtual) experiments, which originated in an engineering context but are becoming common even in bio-medicine.