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What is the first step in determining if a factor is a potential confounder?
What is the first step in determining if a factor is a potential confounder?
- Determine if the potential confounder lies in the causal pathway
- Calculate the Odds Ratio for the association between the potential confounder and the outcome
- Determine if there is an association between the potential confounder and the outcome of interest (correct)
- Determine if there is an association between the potential confounder and the exposure of interest
What is the Odds Ratio for the association between smoking and lung cancer?
What is the Odds Ratio for the association between smoking and lung cancer?
- 3.10 (2.95 - 3.25)
- 2.50 (2.30 - 2.70)
- 6.50 (6.30 - 6.70) (correct)
- 1.50 (1.30 - 1.70)
What is the relationship between smoking and high alcohol consumption according to the Odds Ratio?
What is the relationship between smoking and high alcohol consumption according to the Odds Ratio?
- There is an inverse association between smoking and high alcohol consumption
- There is a strong association between smoking and high alcohol consumption (correct)
- There is no association between smoking and high alcohol consumption
- There is a weak association between smoking and high alcohol consumption
What is the condition where a factor lies in the causal pathway between exposure and outcome?
What is the condition where a factor lies in the causal pathway between exposure and outcome?
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What is the outcome of interest in the example?
What is the outcome of interest in the example?
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What is the exposure of interest in the example?
What is the exposure of interest in the example?
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What is the purpose of determining if a factor is a potential confounder?
What is the purpose of determining if a factor is a potential confounder?
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What is the conclusion about smoking as a potential confounder in the example?
What is the conclusion about smoking as a potential confounder in the example?
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How many conditions must be met for a factor to be considered a potential confounder?
How many conditions must be met for a factor to be considered a potential confounder?
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What is the purpose of calculating the Odds Ratio in the example?
What is the purpose of calculating the Odds Ratio in the example?
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