The Formula for Calculating the Difference Between Two Percentages Calculates

question 39

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The formula for calculating the difference between two percentages calculates a z value.

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Definitions:

Indirect Adjustment

A statistical method used to control or modify the effects of confounding variables on a primary relationship of interest by applying correction factors derived from external data.

Infant

A child in the earliest stage of life, typically defined as being from birth up to one year of age.

Age-Adjusted Mortality Rate

A mortality rate statistically modified to eliminate the effect of different age distributions in different populations.

Crude Mortality Rate

The total number of deaths in a given population and time period divided by the total population, typically expressed per 1000 individuals.