Units of analysis-matched pairs, single patient, or cycles?

Brian W. Whitcomb, Whitcomb BW, Enrique F. Schisterman
Fertility and sterility · 2004 · vol. 82(4) , pp. 987–8; author reply 988 · doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2004.07.004 · PMID:15482793
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This paper discusses the challenges of choosing appropriate units of analysis, such as matched pairs, single patients, or cycles, when designing and interpreting biomedical research studies.

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endometriosis

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Data Interpretation, Statistical Data Interpretation, Statistical Endometriosis Fertilization in Vitro Case-Control Studies Case-Control Studies Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Fertilization in Vitro Fertilization in Vitro Humans Humans Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases Ovarian Diseases Research Design Research Design

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