Causal inferences derived from epidemiologic research are di…
Causal inferences derived from epidemiologic research are difficult to ascertain as compared to a documented association. This led to significant discussion and publication in the 1960s of these five criteria for the judgment of the causal significance of an association between ________ and ___________ (fill in the blanks) 1. Strength of association (the relative risk ratio was a direct measure of the strength). 2. Time sequence (exposure to manifestation of disease). 3. Consistency upon repetition. 4. Specificity. 5. Coherence of explanation.
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