Study Design — Flashcards

A rate is a special type of _____ where the numerator is the # of affected individuals in a given time period and the denominator is the population at risk over the same time period

Probability is the _____ of having an event where P=Odds/1+Odds

Randomization can be done in a blocked manner where randomization is done within _____ in order to ensure equal balance in number of treatment and control subjects throughout the study

How big is the difference between probability and odds when the value of probability is small (<10%)? _____

IDR = (_____)/(sum of time periods for all disease free individuals at risk)

Can you use an ecological study to make conclusions regarding individuals within the populations of study? _____

When using Hardy-Weinberg population genetics, the frequency of an X-linked recessive disease in males is equal to _____

_____% of colorectal cancers arise in patients with a positive family history

One assumption of Hardy-Weinberg population genetics is that there is _____ mating

Cumulative incidence = (# of new cases over a specific period) / (number of people at risk at the _____ of the period)