A method of statistical analysis that pools summary data (ex. means, RRs) from multiple studies for a more precise estimate of the size of an effect is known as _____
#2
The statistical power of a study is calculated by _____
#3
Increased precision is associated with _____ statistical power (1 - )
#4
What type of studies assess the frequency of a given characteristic and a given outcome using population data?_____
#5
What statistical test is used to check differences between the means of TWO groups? _____
#6
"α" with reference to statistical error
#7
95% confidence interval (CI)
#8
Type I statistical error
#9
null hypothesis (H0)
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Common misinterpretations of p-values Flashcard Deck - 9 Cards
Flashcard 1: A method of statistical analysis that pools summary data (ex. means, RRs) from multiple studies for a more precise estimate of the size of an effect is known as _____
Answer: meta-analysis
Flashcard 2: The statistical power of a study is calculated by _____
Answer: 1- beta
Flashcard 3: Increased precision is associated with _____ statistical power (1 - )
Answer: increased
Flashcard 4: What type of studies assess the frequency of a given characteristic and a given outcome using population data?_____
Answer: Ecological study
Flashcard 5: What statistical test is used to check differences between the means of TWO groups? _____
Answer: t-test
Flashcard 6: "α" with reference to statistical error
Answer: the probability of making a Type I statistical (false positive) error
Flashcard 7: 95% confidence interval (CI)
Answer: range of values which we are 95% certain include the true mean;
we are 95% certain that the true mean of a distribution falls within this range
Flashcard 8: Type I statistical error
Answer: Incorrectly rejecting the null hypothesis; false-positive
Flashcard 9: null hypothesis (H0)
Answer: Proposition of no difference between comparison groups
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