Measure of Association Flashcards
1
Q
Measures of association are also known as measures of _______
A
effect
2
Q
What compares two or more populations?
A
Associations
3
Q
What finds a difference in frequency between populations, or ratio of frequency in one population to another?
A
Associations
4
Q
Often used to investigate causality
A
Associations
5
Q
measure the absolute effect of exposure on the outcome
A
Additive measures
6
Q
measure the relative effect of exposure on the outcome
A
Multiplicative measures
7
Q
Range of possible difference measures of association
A
- ∞ 0 ∞
8
Q
Range of possible ratios measures of association
A
0 1 ∞
