Dichotomization: 2 x 2 (x2 x 2 x 2...) categories: infinite possibilities

Consumers of epidemiology may prefer to have one measure of risk arising from analysis of a 2-by-2 table. However, reporting a single measure of association, such as one odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval, from a continuous exposure variable that was dichotomized withholds much potentially...

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Veröffentlicht in:	BMC medical research methodology 2010-06, Vol.10, p.59-59
Hauptverfasser:	Heavner, Karyn K, Phillips, Carl V, Burstyn, Igor, Hare, Warren
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Data Interpretation, Statistical Epidemiologic methods Humans Management Medical research Medicine, Experimental Methods Models, Statistical Nutrition Surveys Odds Ratio Research Design Time Factors
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