What Does the Term "Matching" Mean in Case-Control Studies

question 48

Multiple Choice

What does the term "matching" mean in case-control studies?

• A) pairing a case with a control based on similarity of one variable
• B) sampling as many controls as the number of cases of interest
• C) taking a preset number of cases with presence of a risk factor
• D) selecting a fixed set of control units determined by the analyst

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Definitions:

Bicultural Identity

Identity formation that occurs when adolescents identify in some ways with their ethnic group and in other ways with the majority culture.

Ethnic Culture

The shared practices, values, traditions, and beliefs of a specific ethnic group, distinguishing it from other groups.

Majority Culture

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