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RA407
Epidemiology and Statistics
Alexandra Andrews


RA407.M159.1 - Epidemiology Introduction
M.J. McKeown, MD, FACOG, FACS
Epidemiology involves studying the distribution and determinants of the frequency of disease in a population
http://cancersupportivecare.com/epidemiology.html
First appeared 2006-10-22;
RA407.M159.2 - Statistics: A Tool, A Puzzle, A Diversion - Part 1
M. J. McKeown, MD, FACOG, FACS
At times there seems to be more than one true and correct answer. Here is where the use of this Statistical Analysis becomes needed, real and trusted. This means that the analysis system and its rules need to produce an answer that can be defined as near to absolute truth as possible and one that we can trust to guide us in our life decisions
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First appeared 2006-10-22;
RA407.M159.3 - Statistics: A Tool, A Puzzle, A Diversion - Part 2
M. J. McKeown, MD, FACOG, FACS
Given suitable data it should be possible to calculate sensitivity and specificity. If the sensitivity, specificity and prevalence of a condition are known it should be possible to calculate positive and negative predictive values. It is necessary to understand these parameters of a test to decide the clinical applicability and usefulness
http://www.cancersupportivecare.com/statistics2.html
First appeared 2006-10-22;




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