Название | Applied Biostatistics for the Health Sciences |
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Автор произведения | Richard J. Rossi |
Жанр | Медицина |
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Издательство | Медицина |
Год выпуска | 0 |
isbn | 9781119722700 |
1.4.6 Mammography Experience Study Data Set
The Mammography Experience Study data set consists of 412 observations on subjects from a study designed to investigate the factors associated with a woman’s knowledge, attitude, and behavior toward mammography exams. The data were collected by Dr. J. Zapka and Ms. D. Spotts of the University of Massachusetts, Division of Public Health. The variables included in this data set are summarized in Table 1.6.
Table 1.6 A Description of the Variables in the Mammography Experience Data Set
Variable | Description | Codes/Values | Name |
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1 | Identification code | ID number | OBS |
2 | Mammograph experience | 0 = Never | ME |
1 = Within 1 year | |||
2 = Over 1 year ago | |||
3 | “You do not need a mammogram unless | 1 = Strongly agree | SYMPT |
you develop symptoms” | 2 = Agree | ||
3 = Disagree | |||
4 = Strongly disagree | |||
4 | Perceived benefit of mammography | 5–20 | PB |
5 | Mother or sister with a history | 0 = No | HIST |
of breast cancer | 1 = Yes | ||
6 | “Has anyone taught you how to | 0 = No | BSE |
examine your own breasts: that is BSE” | 1 = Yes | ||
7 | “How likely is it that a mammogram | 1 = Not likely | DETC |
could find a new case of | 2 = Somewhat likely | ||
breast cancer” | 3 = Very likely |
1.4.7 Benign Breast Disease Study
The Benign Breast Disease Study data set consists of data collected from 200 women in a case–control study designed to investigate the risk factors associated with benign breast disease at two hospitals in New Haven, Connecticut. The variables included in this data set are summarized in Table 1.7.
Table 1.7 A Description of the Variables in the Benign Breast Disease Study Data Set
Variable | Description | Codes/Values | Name |
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1 | Stratum | 1–50 | STR |
2 | Observation within a stratum | 1 = Case | OBS |