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Investigative Techniques > Epidemiologic Methods > Statistics as Topic > Probability > Odds Ratio
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Natural Science Disciplines > Mathematics > Statistics as Topic > Probability > Odds Ratio
Mathematical Concepts > Probability > Odds Ratio

Preferred term

Odds Ratio  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The ratio of two odds. The exposure-odds ratio for case control data is the ratio of the odds in favor of exposure among cases to the odds in favor of exposure among noncases. The disease-odds ratio for a cohort or cross section is the ratio of the odds in favor of disease among the exposed to the odds in favor of disease among the unexposed. The prevalence-odds ratio refers to an odds ratio derived cross-sectionally from studies of prevalent cases.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Cross-Product Ratio
  • Relative Odds
  • Risk Ratio

In other languages

  • Odds ratio

    French

  • OR (Odds Ratio)
  • Rapport de chances
  • Risque relatif approché
  • Risque relatif approximatif
  • Risque relatif estimé

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