commonly used in case-control studies, however, they can also be used in cross-sectional and cohort study designs as well (with some modifications and/or assumptions) ¹. The great value of the odds ratio is that it is simple to calculate, very easy to interpret, and provides results upon which clinical decisions can be made. Furthermore, it is sometimes helpful in clinical situations to be able to provide the patient with information on the odds of one outcome versus another. Patients…
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