JSM Activity #2001-11C

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Activity ID:  2001-11C
Title Room
Design and Analysis of Studies of Diagnostic and Screening Test M-International Salon A
Date / Time Sponsor Type
08/06/2001    8:00 AM  -  12:00 PM ASA Other
Organizer: n/a
Chair: n/a
Discussant:  
CE Presenter Alicia Toledano
Constantine Gatsonis
Jeffrey Blume
Description

This course will discuss the statistical aspects of the design, implementation, and analysis of studies of diagnostic and screening tests. Discussions of study design will include definition of appropriate end point and comparative evaluation and alternative designs. In addition to a review of standards measures of diagnostic accuracy, attendees will learn about measuring diagnostic accuracy in situations where there are multiple outcomes per subject, and where these outcome depend on characteristics of subjects and / or tests. Both nonparametric methods for data analysis will be described. Finally, methods for meta-analysis of results of diagnostic and screening test studies will be addressed. PEREQUISITES: Knowledge of methods for analyzing binary data.
JSM 2001

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