question 3 clarification

question 3 clarification

by Laura Koth -
Number of replies: 1

can you help me with the statement:

There was a statistically significant (P=0.004) 20% relative risk reduction in the CT group

risk reduction of what, cancer mortality? I don't see where the 20% is coming from in the 2 tables shown before part a

In reply to Laura Koth

Re: question 3 clarification

by Kerstin Kolodzie -

Hi Laura,

the statement refers to lung cancer mortality. Recall that the RRR is 1 - RR, and the RR is (a/a+b) / (c/c+d).

Best,

Kerstin