Statistical Tool in Integrated Oncology: Propensity Score Methods
Journal Title: Journal of Integrative Oncology - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Randomized controlled trials are viewed as the “gold” standard study designs to generate evidence on effectiveness of interventions. In some situations in which randomized experiments are not possible, or not ethical, or not economical, observational studies will play a pivotal role to generate evidence.
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M Sanni Ali
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