LabQ Histology Exercise 1: Histology: Evaluating Effect Size in Histological Data: A Study on Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients

Author(s)

Michal Ordak, PhD

Department of Pharmacotherapy and Pharmaceutical Care

Faculty of Pharmacy

Medical University of Warsaw

Warsaw, Poland

Primary Audience: Pathologists and Clinical Scientists
Secondary Audience: Residents, Laboratory Technologist/Scientist (Includes all sub-specialty areas), Students, Pathologist Assistants,  Laboratory Directors and Educators

Upon completion of this activity, you will be able to:

·       distinguish between statistical significance and practical significance expressed through effect size;

·       explain the purpose and interpretive value of an effect size measure in histological data analysis;

·       describe how an effect size measure can enhance the interpretation of statistically significant results; and

·    recognize the limitations of relying solely on p-values.