Design Experiments Flashcards
1
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Block design
A
Groups (or blocks) are defined by predetermined factors who are then randomized to treatments
2
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Matched pairs
A
Finding a similar individual or unit to compare outcomes
3
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Matched pairs examples
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- Twin studies
- Before-after
- Pre-post
- Crossover
4
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Factors
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Treatment(s) that we may be interested in
5
Q
Levels
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Specific values of factors
6
Q
Blinding
A
Independent party assigns subjects to treatment group
7
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Placebo
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A method of blinding
8
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Placebo effect
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Reacting to a treatment after simply being told you are receiving the treatment
9
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Repeated Measures
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Having individuals go through a single treatment more than once
