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REGRESSION EFFECT [2 records]

Record 1 2014-01-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Methods
  • Scientific Research Methods
  • General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
DEF

In a meta-analysis, a regression model for studying the relationship between the different study characteristics and the estimation of the effect observed in these studies.

OBS

The study characteristics are, for example, the method of distribution into the groups, the type of blinding, the initial risk and the intervention administration schedule.

OBS

meta-regression: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes statistiques
  • Méthodes de recherche scientifique
  • Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
DEF

Dans une méta-analyse, modèle de régression permettant d’étudier la relation entre les différentes caractéristiques des études et l’estimation de l’effet observé dans ces études.

OBS

Les caractéristiques des études sont, par exemple, le mode de répartition dans les groupes, le type d’insu, le risque initial et le calendrier d’administration de l’intervention.

OBS

méta-régression : terme et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

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Record 2 1992-03-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Plant and Crop Production
CONT

close parent-offspring similarity(high regression) suggests a large genetic effect and a small environmental one.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Cultures (Agriculture)
CONT

Une relation étroite entre parents de descendants (forte régression) laisse supposer un effet génétique important et un effet minime de l'environnement.

Spanish

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