B7.070 Antidepressants and ASD Flashcards
1
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null hypothesis
A
outcome(exposed) = outcome(unexposed)
2
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risk ratio
A
risk in exposed group/ risk in unexposed group
3
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RR > 1
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exposure is harmful (risk increases)
4
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RR < 1
A
exposure is protective (risk reduction)
5
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relative risk increase
A
RR - 1 = relative risk increase
6
Q
absolute risk increase
A
risk in exposed group - risk in unexposed group
7
Q
number needed to treat/harm
A
1 / absolute risk increase
8
Q
hazard ratio
A
measure of association comparing outcome incidence and outcome timing between exposed and unexposed groups
9
Q
logistic regression
A
outcome data in categories (yes/no)
10
Q
linear regression
A
outcome data continuous (weight)
11
Q
internal validity
A
how well was the study conducted
12
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external validity
A
are the results generalizable
13
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clinical importance of a study
A
NNT/NNH
risk vs benefit
