Stats studies Flashcards
1
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Case Control Study
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- Compares patients with the disease to those without the disease retrospectively to see if a relationship exsists
2
Q
Cohort Study
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Compares outcomes of a group of patients exposed and not exposed to a treatment
The researcher follows both groups prospectively
3
Q
Cross-Sectional Survey
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Estimates the relationship b/w variables and outcome (prevalence) at one point in time in a defined population
4
Q
RCT
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Experimental treatment to a control Placebo
5
Q
Cost minimization
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Measures dollars
Outcome demontrated or assumed to be equivalent in comparative groups
6
Q
Cost benefit analysis?
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DOllars
Outcome in dollars
7
Q
Cost effectiveness
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Dollars
Natural units: life years blood pressure
8
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Cost Utility Analysis?
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Dollar s
Quality adjusted life years
