Consider the Situation in a Case-Control Study Where the Crude

question 74

Multiple Choice

Consider the situation in a case-control study where the crude odds ratio is 4.6, stratum 1 odds ratio is 1, and stratum 2 odds ratio is 3.0. Which of the following is present?

• A) Positive confounding
• B) Negative confounding
• C) Positive confounding and effect modification
• D) Negative confounding and effect modification
• E) Confounding but no effect modification

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