Odds ratio Flashcards
1
Q
what studies?
A
case-control (ie retrospective)
2
Q
define odds in terms of an equation
A
having outcome/not having outcome
3
Q
odds ratio = 1
A
unexposed and exposed have same odds of developing disease
4
Q
odds ratio > 1
A
exposed has higher odds of developing disease than unexposed
5
Q
odds ratio < 1
A
exposed has lower odds of developing disease than unexposed .
6
Q
table: what to watch out for
A
cases and controls on TOP
exposure on the left
7
Q
p value: what to watch out for
A
multiply by 2
8
Q
95%CI: what to watch out for?
A
multiply by e^result
