Methods of Analysis Sequential Measurement Data. An introduction to literature and software / 全日本鍼灸学会雑誌

ABSTRACT

There is a serial correlation to sequential measurement data, where data is taken over a period of time. Analysis of each of these points in times as an independent unit with its own value will lead to inacurate results. The sequential measurement model is used quite frequency in acupuncture reaearch. Because misuse of statistics occurs quite commonly in acupuncture reaearch, almost all cases we studied of analysis of this sequential measurement model were in error. Because of this, we undertook to review literature on sequential measurement data and computer software packages (statistical software), in order to report on proper methods of analysis to the society members.