Which type of observational study can be retro- or prospective? _____
#2
The probability of making a type 1 error is represented by _____
#3
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 _____
#4
The statistical power of a study is calculated by _____
#5
The power of a study is increased with _____ precision of measurement
#6
A meta-analysis improves the strength of evidence and _____ of study findings
#7
What is the t-test used for? (biostatistics)
#8
"β" with reference to statistical error
#9
power (epidemiology)
#10
What is the relationship between standard error of the mean and standard deviation?
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Flashcard 1: Which type of observational study can be retro- or prospective? _____
Answer: Cohort study
Flashcard 2: The probability of making a type 1 error is represented by _____
Answer: alpha
Flashcard 3: 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 4: The statistical power of a study is calculated by _____
Answer: 1- beta
Flashcard 5: The power of a study is increased with _____ precision of measurement
Answer: increased
Flashcard 6: A meta-analysis improves the strength of evidence and _____ of study findings
Answer: generalizability
Flashcard 7: What is the t-test used for? (biostatistics)
Answer: Compare means of two groups.
mnemonic: Mr. T is mean.
Flashcard 8: "β" with reference to statistical error
Answer: the probability of making a Type II statistical (false negative) error
Flashcard 9: power (epidemiology)
Answer: probability of detecting a differential effect if it is actually present
Extra: power = (1-β)
Flashcard 10: What is the relationship between standard error of the mean and standard deviation?
