11) Consider each of the following scenarios and state whether the variable in question is a confounder, or whether more information is needed to assess confounding. Choose from Yes/No / or Need more information, and provide a very brief explanation for your selection a) In a cohort study of liver cancer among males, incidence rates of liver cancer among men with unhealthy alcohol use are compared to incidence rates of liver cancer among non-drinkers. Is gender a confounder in this study? b) A case-control study of the risk of beer consumption and oral cancer among men (overall OR = 2.8). In this study, cigarette smoking is associated with beer consumption and is a risk factor for oral cancer among both beer drinkers (OR=3.6) and nondrinkers (OR=3.7). Is cigarette smoking a confounder in this study? c) In a study of the risk of pulmonary hypertension among women who take diet drugs to lose weight,
11) Consider each of the following scenarios and state whether the variable in question is a confounder, or whether more information is needed to assess confounding. Choose from Yes/No / or Need more information, and provide a very brief explanation for your selection a) In a cohort study of liver cancer among males, incidence rates of liver cancer among men with unhealthy alcohol use are compared to incidence rates of liver cancer among non-drinkers. Is gender a confounder in this study? b) A case-control study of the risk of beer consumption and oral cancer among men (overall OR = 2.8). In this study, cigarette smoking is associated with beer consumption and is a risk factor for oral cancer among both beer drinkers (OR=3.6) and nondrinkers (OR=3.7). Is cigarette smoking a confounder in this study? c) In a study of the risk of pulmonary hypertension among women who take diet drugs to lose weight,
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