Common statistical tests used in hypothesis testing
| Hypothesis relates to | Potentially suitable statistical tests/measures |
|---|---|
| Relation between characteristics | Regression analyses, other models |
| Risk factors for disease in populations | Odds ratios, risk ratios |
| Performance of diagnostic strategies | ROC curves, comparisons of sensitivity, specificity, likelihood ratios |
| Effectiveness of treatments | Relative risk ratios, survival analyses |
| Differences between groups | t tests, χ2 analyses, analysis of variance |