February, 2003
© 2000 Scott S. Emerson, M.D., Ph.D.
Session 4: 31
Orderings of the Outcome Space
Ordering of the outcome space
Orderings of outcomes within an analysis time intuitive
·Based on the value of Tj at that analysis
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Need to define ordering between outcomes at successive analyses
·How does sample mean of 3.5 at second analysis compare to sample mean of 3 at first analysis (when estimate more variable)?