Mischievous odds ratios
2006
Mischievous Odds Ratios
Commentary
Author Information
Author(s): William Steinsmith
Primary Institution: Institute of Thermodynamic Biology and Medicine
Conclusion
The conflation of odds ratios with relative risk is misleading and not justified in the literature.
Supporting Evidence
- The author discusses the incorrect use of odds ratios as surrogates for relative risk.
- None of the odds ratios in the referenced paper matched the corresponding risk ratios.
- The article highlights the confusion caused by mislabeling odds ratios as likelihood ratios.
Takeaway
This article talks about how people often mix up odds ratios and risk ratios, which can lead to confusion in understanding medical tests.
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