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In epidemiologic studies, we compare disease frequencies of two or more groups using a measure of effect. We will describe several types of measures of effect in this chapter. The choice of measure typically depends on the study design being used.
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(2007). What’s the Answer? Measures of Effect. In: A Pocket Guide to Epidemiology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-45966-0_5
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