ML Bovbjerg 05. Foundations of Epidemiology - RANDOM ERROR

 

Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, you will be able to do the following:

1. Define 
   random error
    and differentiate it from 
   bias
2. Illustrate 
   random error
    with examples
3. Interpret a p-value
4. Interpret a 
   confidence interval
5. Differentiate between type 1 and type 2 statistical errors and explain how they apply to epidemiologic research
6. Describe how statistical 
   power
    affects research