Decimal Places Median, Quartile

Format Check

Introduction

In clinical studies, data is collected and analyzed using various statistical tests. The results of these tests, including the Median and Quartiles values, are often presented in the final Tables. These values are displayed as numeric with a decimal separator, and the number of decimal places adheres to specific criteria. The criteria may depend on factors such as measurement precision or statistical requirements. Researchers and statisticians must ensure that the presentation of Median and Quartiles values follows the appropriate criteria for their study.

Purpose

Validates that the number of decimal places in the median/quartiles is the same as the mean.

Applicability 

Inclusion conditions 

By Keywords - one from each bullet point: 

• Median, Q1, Q3
• Mean 

Exclusion 

• Empty table
• Tables that do not contain the inclusion conditions
• The following types of Mean: 
  • Geometric mean 
  • Harmonic mean
  • Weighted mean
• Specific cells are considered not applicable:
  • N/A, NA, N/E, NE, NR
  • Dashes
  • Blank cells
  • Dot
  • Number with power

Discrepancies

• The number of decimal places should be same as the mean

Discrepancy Example

• The number of decimal places of the mean is 2.
• The number of decimal places of the standard deviation is 1.