Dental students lack biostatistics knowledge, hindering quality research
The article discusses how dental postgraduate students in Andhra Pradesh perceive and understand biostatistics. The researchers found that most students are aware of the importance of biostatistics in research, but only a small percentage actually attempt to perform statistical analysis. Many students struggle to identify commonly used statistical tests in clinical trials. The study suggests that dental institutions should provide workshops and training programs to improve students' knowledge and application of biostatistics, ultimately enhancing research quality in the field.