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The pre-determined probability of making a Type I error, typically set at 0.05 (5%), is known as the ______.
The pre-determined probability of making a Type I error, typically set at 0.05 (5%), is known as the ______.
Alpha Level
[Blank] refers to how well the results of a study apply to a specific patient or clinical setting, influencing treatment decisions.
[Blank] refers to how well the results of a study apply to a specific patient or clinical setting, influencing treatment decisions.
Applicability
The ______ is calculated by finding the absolute difference in outcome rates between the experimental and control groups, quantifying the intervention's impact.
The ______ is calculated by finding the absolute difference in outcome rates between the experimental and control groups, quantifying the intervention's impact.
Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR)
To assess the effect on three or more groups, one should use the statistical test known as ______.
To assess the effect on three or more groups, one should use the statistical test known as ______.
[Blank] introduces systematic error into a study, potentially leading to an inaccurate estimation of the true effect of a treatment.
[Blank] introduces systematic error into a study, potentially leading to an inaccurate estimation of the true effect of a treatment.
[Blank] is employed to minimize bias by keeping participants, researchers, or data analysts unaware of treatment assignments.
[Blank] is employed to minimize bias by keeping participants, researchers, or data analysts unaware of treatment assignments.
The ______ is a method to correct for multiple comparisons, adjusting the significance level to decrease the chance of Type I errors.
The ______ is a method to correct for multiple comparisons, adjusting the significance level to decrease the chance of Type I errors.
A relationship where one factor directly influences a change in another is defined as ______.
A relationship where one factor directly influences a change in another is defined as ______.
In single-subject designs, a ______ visually represents trends in data across different phases, showing progress made.
In single-subject designs, a ______ visually represents trends in data across different phases, showing progress made.
The ______ is utilized to analyze nominal data by comparing observed frequencies against expected frequencies.
The ______ is utilized to analyze nominal data by comparing observed frequencies against expected frequencies.
[Blank] assesses if an observed effect is substantial enough to create a tangible difference in patients' lives.
[Blank] assesses if an observed effect is substantial enough to create a tangible difference in patients' lives.
A ______ provides a range of values that likely contains the true population parameter, offering a measure of the estimate's precision.
A ______ provides a range of values that likely contains the true population parameter, offering a measure of the estimate's precision.
A ______ can distort the observed relationship between an exposure and an outcome because it is associated with both.
A ______ can distort the observed relationship between an exposure and an outcome because it is associated with both.
[Blank] quantifies the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables.
[Blank] quantifies the strength and direction of the linear relationship between two variables.
[Blank] is used to evaluate the internal consistency reliability of a scale or instrument, verifying its dependability.
[Blank] is used to evaluate the internal consistency reliability of a scale or instrument, verifying its dependability.
[Blank] like mean, median, and standard deviation, are used to summarize the characteristics of a dataset.
[Blank] like mean, median, and standard deviation, are used to summarize the characteristics of a dataset.
[Blank] quantifies the magnitude of a treatment effect or the difference between two groups.
[Blank] quantifies the magnitude of a treatment effect or the difference between two groups.
[Blank] refers to the effect of a treatment under ideal, controlled conditions, often seen in research settings.
[Blank] refers to the effect of a treatment under ideal, controlled conditions, often seen in research settings.
[Blank] measures the effect of a treatment in real-world clinical practice, showing results in everyday situations.
[Blank] measures the effect of a treatment in real-world clinical practice, showing results in everyday situations.
The ______ in ANOVA represents the ratio of variance between groups to variance within groups, testing for significant differences.
The ______ in ANOVA represents the ratio of variance between groups to variance within groups, testing for significant differences.
The best measurement method or diagnostic test available, with very high validity, is referred to as the ______.
The best measurement method or diagnostic test available, with very high validity, is referred to as the ______.
[Blank] is a statistical procedure to determine whether there is enough evidence in a sample to reject a null hypothesis.
[Blank] is a statistical procedure to determine whether there is enough evidence in a sample to reject a null hypothesis.
[Blank] refers to statistical methods used to make generalizations about a population based on sample data.
[Blank] refers to statistical methods used to make generalizations about a population based on sample data.
[Blank] is an analysis strategy in RCTs where all participants are analyzed according to their originally assigned group, regardless of treatment received.
[Blank] is an analysis strategy in RCTs where all participants are analyzed according to their originally assigned group, regardless of treatment received.
The degree of agreement between multiple raters scoring the same phenomenon independently is known as ______.
The degree of agreement between multiple raters scoring the same phenomenon independently is known as ______.
Flashcards
Alpha Level
Alpha Level
The pre-determined probability of making a Type I error, typically set at 0.05 (5%).
Applicability
Applicability
The extent to which the results of a study can be applied to a specific patient or clinical setting.
Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR)
Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR)
The absolute difference in the rate of an outcome between the experimental and control groups.
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
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Bias
Bias
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Blinding
Blinding
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Bonferroni Correction
Bonferroni Correction
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Causation
Causation
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Chi-Square Test
Chi-Square Test
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Clinical Meaningfulness
Clinical Meaningfulness
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Confidence Interval (CI)
Confidence Interval (CI)
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Confounding Variable
Confounding Variable
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Correlation
Correlation
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Descriptive Statistics
Descriptive Statistics
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Effect Size
Effect Size
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Efficacy
Efficacy
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Effectiveness
Effectiveness
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Gold Standard
Gold Standard
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Hypothesis Testing
Hypothesis Testing
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Inferential Statistics
Inferential Statistics
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Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Analysis
Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Analysis
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Inter-rater Reliability
Inter-rater Reliability
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Intra-rater Reliability
Intra-rater Reliability
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Mean
Mean
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Median
Median
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p-value
p-value
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Statistical Power
Statistical Power
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Reliability
Reliability
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Validity
Validity
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Type I Error
Type I Error
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Type II Error
Type II Error
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Study Notes
- Alpha Level: The predetermined threshold (usually 0.05) for the probability of committing a Type I error (false positive).
- Applicability: The degree to which study results are relevant and useful for a specific patient or clinical context.
- Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR): The actual difference in the rate of an outcome between the treatment and control groups.
- Analysis of Variance (ANOVA): A statistical test for comparing the means of three or more groups.
- Bias: Systematic error in study design, conduct, or analysis leading to an inaccurate estimation of the true effect.
- Blinding: The process of concealing treatment assignment from participants, researchers, or data analysts to minimize bias.
- Bonferroni Correction: A method to adjust the significance level in multiple comparisons to reduce the risk of Type I errors.
- Causation: A relationship where one variable directly influences a change in another.
- Celeration Line: A line of best fit through data points in a single-subject design, visually demonstrating trends.
- Chi-Square Test: Used to analyze categorical data by comparing observed and expected frequencies.
- Clinical Meaningfulness: The practical importance of research findings, indicating a noticeable real-world impact on patients' lives.
- Confidence Interval (CI): A range of values likely to contain the true population parameter, given a certain confidence level.
- Confounding Variable: A factor associated with both the exposure and the outcome, potentially distorting the observed relationship.
- Correlation: A statistical measure describing the strength and direction of the linear association between variables.
- Cronbach's Alpha: Assesses the internal consistency reliability of a scale or instrument.
- Descriptive Statistics: Numerical summaries such as mean, median, and standard deviation to describe a dataset's characteristics.
- Effect Size: Quantifies the magnitude of a treatment effect or the difference between groups.
- Efficacy: The effect of a treatment under ideal, controlled conditions.
- Effectiveness: The effect of a treatment in real-world clinical practice.
- F Value: The test statistic calculated in ANOVA, which is the ratio of variance.
- Gold Standard: A measurement or diagnostic test considered the best available due to its high validity.
- Hypothesis Testing: A statistical procedure to determine if there is sufficient evidence to reject the null hypothesis.
- Inferential Statistics: Methods to make generalizations about a population based on sample data.
- Intention-to-Treat (ITT) Analysis: In RCTs, all participants are analyzed based on their originally assigned group, regardless of treatment received.
- Inter-rater Reliability: Agreement between two or more raters scoring or measuring the same thing.
- Intra-rater Reliability: Consistency of measurements made by the same rater at different times.
- Kappa (κ): Measures inter-rater or intra-rater reliability for categorical data, accounting for chance agreement.
- Kendall's Tau (τ): A non-parametric test measuring the ordinal association between two quantities.
- Likert Scale: An ordered scale measuring attitudes or opinions, with responses ranging from one extreme to another.
- Mean: The arithmetic average of a dataset.
- Median: The middle value in an ordered dataset.
- MeSH (Medical Subject Headings): A controlled vocabulary for indexing articles in PubMed.
- Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID): The smallest change in an outcome considered meaningful by patients.
- Mode: The most frequent value in a dataset.
- Nominal Scale: Data categorized into unordered, mutually exclusive categories.
- Number Needed to Treat (NNT): The number of patients needed to be treated for one to experience a beneficial outcome compared to the control.
- Ordinal Scale: Data categorized into ordered categories with unequal intervals.
- p-value: The probability of obtaining the observed results if the null hypothesis is true.
- Pearson Product-Moment Correlation Coefficient (r): Measures the strength and direction of a linear relationship between two continuous variables.
- PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database): A database of physiotherapy clinical trials, systematic reviews, and guidelines.
- Power (Statistical Power): The probability of a test detecting a true effect if one exists.
- Predictive Validity: The extent to which a measure can predict a future outcome.
- Psychometric Properties: Qualities of an outcome measure related to its reliability and validity.
- Range: The difference between the highest and lowest values in a dataset.
- Rankin Scale (Modified Rankin Scale - mRS): An ordinal scale measuring disability or dependence, common in stroke research.
- Ratio Scale: Ordered, continuous categories, equal intervals, and a true zero point.
- Relative Risk Reduction (RRR): The proportional reduction in risk in the treatment group compared to the control group.
- Reliability: The consistency and reproducibility of a measurement.
- Repeated Measures ANOVA: Statistical test comparing multiple measurements from the same subjects.
- Research Notation: A shorthand system used to diagram the design of an intervention study.
- Sampling: Selecting a subset (sample) from a larger group (population) to study.
- Sham Group: A control group receiving a placebo or inactive intervention.
- Single-Subject Design (SSD): A research design that follows one participant intensively over time.
- Spearman's Rho (ρ): Measures the monotonic relationship between two ordinal or non-normally distributed variables.
- Standard Deviation (SD): A measure of the spread of data around the mean.
- Standard Error of Measurement (SEM): Estimate of score variability around a true score.
- Statistical Significance: Determination of whether results are likely due to a real effect or chance.
- Stratification: Ensuring important characteristics are evenly distributed across treatment groups in RCTs.
- Study Power: The probability that a study will detect a statistically significant difference if it exists.
- T-test: Statistical test to compare the means of two groups.
- Threat: An uncontrolled factor in a study impacting an outcome.
- Triangulation: Using multiple data sources or methods to study a phenomenon.
- Type I Error: A false positive conclusion.
- Type II Error: A false negative conclusion.
- Validity: The extent to which a measurement tool accurately measures what it intends to measure.
- Variance: A measure of data spread.
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