Ch. 14: Biostatistics Flashcards
1
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Null hypothesis
A
- no statistically significant difference
- disprove/reject
2
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Alternative Hypothesis
A
- statistically significant difference
- prove/accept
3
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Sensitivity
A
- Positive; with the condition
- diagnosis can be missed
4
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Specificity
A
- Negative; without the condition
- diagnosis can be incorrect
5
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Cost-Minimization Analysis
A
2 or more interventions have demonstrated equivalence in outcomes, and the costs of each intervention are being compared
6
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Cost-Benefit Analysis
A
calculating and compare benefits and costs of an intervention in terms of monetary units (dollars).
