Introduction Flashcards
1
Q
What is a confounding factor?
A
A factor that is associated with both outcome and exposure of interest, but it is not on the causal pathway
2
Q
What is the stochastic approach to causality?
A
It is an approach based upon probability and likelihood meaning studies give only a likelihood of future events
3
Q
What are the two main types of bias?
A
Information and selection
4
Q
What are the three key principles to assessing population-based risk?
A
- Chance
- Bias
- Confounding
