more HSCI 230 Flashcards
1
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What are the ways to control confounding
A
matching, randomization, restriction, stratification, adjustment in analysis
2
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What is effect modification
A
The effect of the exposure on the disease is truly different in each of the different strata
3
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What is matching
A
match a control to a case
4
Q
What is randomization
A
Allocate people to different exposure groups at random
5
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What is restriction
A
can restrict the study sample to include people with or without the confounding characteristic
6
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What is a residual confounder
A
confounding bias left over
