Use of dunnets test, tukey test, Bonferroni test, Newman–Keuls etc has been demonstrated in many research papers for statistical evaluation of the data. Which should be used for evaluating the data obtained on efficacy of herbals?
Analysis of variance (ANOVA), followed by Dunnett’s post hoc test to determine difference in the parameters of plaque index, oral hygiene status, bleeding index, and gingival index. Fisher’s exact test was used to study the reduction in microbial growth.