February, 2003
© 2000, 2001, 2003 Scott S. Emerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Session
1- Fixed Sample Design:
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Case Study: Scientific Hypotheses
Defining the outcomes of interest
Goals
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Primary: Increase survival
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Long term (always best)
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Short term (many other disease
processes may intervene)
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Secondary: Decrease morbidity