Difference between revisions of "Measures of strength of association"
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| − | + | [[Analytic epidemiological studies|Analytic studies]] are conducted in an attempt to identify whether the disease experience in a population differs between groups of animals within this population (defined by exposure to 'risk factors' of interest), in the hope that some indication of a '''causal association''' can be achieved. Therefore, methods are required in order to quantify any 'evidence' in support of a possible association. Epidemiologists commonly measure this using '''measures of strength of association''' and through the use of '''[[Hypothesis testing|null hypothesis tests]]'''. | |
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Revision as of 15:48, 4 May 2011
Analytic studies are conducted in an attempt to identify whether the disease experience in a population differs between groups of animals within this population (defined by exposure to 'risk factors' of interest), in the hope that some indication of a causal association can be achieved. Therefore, methods are required in order to quantify any 'evidence' in support of a possible association. Epidemiologists commonly measure this using measures of strength of association and through the use of null hypothesis tests.