Dichotomous outcomes | Cochrane Resources

This teaching session covers the topic of using dichotomous data in systematic reviews of interventions.

This teaching session covers the topic of of using dichotomous data in systematic reviews of interventions.

Core training materials

Session guide

Guide for trainers on how to deliver the session 'Dichotomous outcomes'.
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Presentation

Dichotomous outcomes
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The presentation covers:

expressing chance: risk and odds
effect measures for comparing groups
choosing an effect measure
collecting data for dichotomous outcomes

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Activities

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Quiz: Dichotomous data: Interpreting RR, OR and Risk difference
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Knowledge assessment (16 multiple choice questions):

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Additional resources

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Multimedia

Calculating the risk ratio, odds ratio and risk difference in a randomised controlled trial (animation)

Cochrane Interactive Learning

Cochrane Handbook for Systematic Reviews of Interventions