Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
Q
List the four common mistakes made when interpreting statistical evidence.
A
- Not converting to rates
- Not comparing with other data
- Assuming prospective/retrospective data
- Using aggregated data instead of raw
2
Q
What is retrospective proportion?
A
If the outcome occurs how likely is the behaviour?
3
Q
What is prospective proportion?
A
If the behaviour occurs how likely is the outcome?
