Am J Psychiatry 1981; 138:941-947
Copyright © 1981 by American Psychiatric Association
Statistical basis for exploring schizophrenia
JJ Bartko, WT Carpenter Jr and JS Strauss
The authors illustrate the use of multivariate statistics as a tool for
exploring diagnostic factors in schizophrenia in two areas: the derivation
and replication of the 12-point flexible diagnostic system and the
definition of schizophrenic subtypes. They suggest an interactive approach
between clinician and statistician to ensure the optimal combination of
clinical judgment and systematic data analysis. Statistical concepts are
presented with a minimum of statistical terminology.
