Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence - We need to report uncertain results and do it clearly

被引:179
作者
Alderson, P [1 ]
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[1] UK Cochrane Ctr, Oxford OX2 7LG, England
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BMJ-BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL | 2004年 / 328卷 / 7438期
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10.1136/bmj.328.7438.476
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R5 [内科学];
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1002 [临床医学]; 100201 [内科学];
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