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EVIDENCE STRENGTH [1 record]

Record 1 2014-01-22

English

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

The clinical and statistical significance of the results of a study, determined by the magnitude, precision and reproducibility of the effect of the intervention being studied.

OBS

In nonrandomised studies, additional factors, such as biological plausibility, biological gradient and longitudinal consistency of associations, may be considered.

OBS

strength of evidence: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau.

French

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

Signification clinique et statistique des résultats d’une étude, déterminée par l’ampleur, la précision et la reproductibilité de l’effet de l’intervention étudiée.

OBS

Pour les études non randomisées, on peut considérer des facteurs supplémentaires comme la plausibilité biologique, le gradient biologique et la cohérence chronologique de l’association.

OBS

force de la preuve; solidité de la preuve : termes 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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