The analysis of case-control studies in criminology

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Case-control designs, in which subjects are selected conditionally on the value of a dependent variable, are well suited for research in criminology. For many research issues, case-control studies should be preferred over cohort studies because they can provide estimates of the same parameters, with...

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VerfasserInnen: Loftin, Colin (VerfasserIn) ; McDowall, David 1949- (VerfasserIn)
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 1988
In: Journal of quantitative criminology
Jahr: 1988, Band: 4, Heft: 1, Seiten: 85-98
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logistic model
odds ratio
relative risk
Cohort Studies
case-control studies
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Zusammenfassung:Case-control designs, in which subjects are selected conditionally on the value of a dependent variable, are well suited for research in criminology. For many research issues, case-control studies should be preferred over cohort studies because they can provide estimates of the same parameters, with equal standard errors, for less cost. This paper describes the case-control design and some of the problems that arise in interpreting them. An approach to analysis and interpretation that has developed in epidemiology is presented.
ISSN:1573-7799
DOI:10.1007/BF01066886