Key result
Linear regression in 36 medical articles was primarily used to calculate correlation (21 articles) or summarize data (12 articles), highlighting a need for better use of residual plots.
Population
36 Original Articles published in the Journal in 1978 and 1979
Design
Review
Authors
Loading...
Clinicians should verify residual plots in regression analyses; review leaves open broader misuse prevalence in cardiology literature.
Highlights the need for medical investigators to better utilize residual plots and confidence bounds when applying linear regression.
Katherine Godfrey (1985) reported a review. Linear regression was evaluated on Purpose of using linear regression. Linear regression in 36 medical articles was primarily used to calculate correlation (21 articles) or summarize data (12 articles), highlighting a need for better use of residual plots.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: