1
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what is the point of randomisation
A
to achieve balance in regards to
- known confounders
- unknown confounders
2
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what is allocation concealment?
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Ensures treatment group assignments are not biased. involves hiding the randomised sequence from those involved in enrolling n to the study.
Imagine they know that first person is going into treatment group the first person they contact migtht be n they believe will benefit more from this.
Basic analyses - work
flashcards
Decks in class (19)
# Cards
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Binary outcome46
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General40
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continuous outcome11
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count data27
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outcomes30
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data management26
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Sample Size25
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ensuring completness of data14
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statistical adjustment in data analysis15
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subgroup analyses5
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multiplicity3
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Trial oversight groups19
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grant application, protocol , and other documents17
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Reporting and dissemination14
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bias, precision and generalisability16
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Randomisation2
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trial design13
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equivelance, non inferiority and superiority6
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Patient and public involvment7
