Chapter 10

Statistical Test Selector

Answer four triage questions — one at a time — and land on the correct statistical test with assumptions, formula, and a nephrology example.

Jump to a clinical scenario

or walk through the triage

Step Answer this question

What type of outcome variable are you analysing?

This is the variable you measured — your dependent variable. The answer routes you to the correct test family.

How to use the Test Selector

Click any scenario above to jump directly to a result, or start the guided triage by answering the question below. Each result shows the recommended test, when to use it, key assumptions, a formula, a clinical nephrology example, common pitfalls, and what to do if assumptions are violated.

The four triage questions — outcome type, number of groups, independent or paired design, and normality — route you to the correct test. If you choose incorrectly, use the Back button to retrace your steps.