statistics (biostatistics)
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Introduction
Numerical analysis of data, particularly the analysis of probability of empirical findings in data subject to random variation.
More specific terms
- absolute risk
- absolute risk reduction
- case fatality rate
- coefficient
- confidence interval (CI)
- correlation
- incidence
- likelihood ratio (LR)
- mean value
- nomogram
- number needed to harm (NNH)
- number needed to treat (NNT)
- odds
- predictive value
- prevalence
- probability
- relative risk (risk ratio, RR, hazzard ratio, HR)
- relative risk reduction (RRR)
- reliability
- sensitivity of test for a condition or disease
- specificity
- standard error the mean
- statistical error
- validity
- value range
References
- ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 12(5): 2005 Worksheet to Evaluate Drug Studies Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210610&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
- ↑ Armstrong KA, Metlay JP. Annals Clinical Decision Making: Using a Diagnostic Test. Ann Intern Med. 2020 May 5;172(9):604-609 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32311733