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Interpreting clinical trial results by deductive reasoning: In search of improved trial design

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Clinical trial results are often interpreted by inductive reasoning, in a trial design-limited manner, directed toward modifications of the current clinical practice. Deductive reasoning is an alternative in which results… Click to show full abstract

Clinical trial results are often interpreted by inductive reasoning, in a trial design-limited manner, directed toward modifications of the current clinical practice. Deductive reasoning is an alternative in which results of relevant trials are combined in indisputable premises that lead to a conclusion easily testable in future trials.

Keywords: clinical trial; deductive reasoning; trial; trial results; trial design

Journal Title: BioEssays
Year Published: 2017

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