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Describing the appropriate use and interpretation of odds and risk ratios

M. R. Liningera Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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H. J. Rootb Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Northern Arizona University, Phoenix, AZ, USAView further author information
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R. Camplainc Department of Health Sciences and Center for Health Equity Research, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USAView further author information
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S. D. Bargerd Department of Psychological Sciences, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ, USAView further author information
Pages 504-510 | Received 12 Jul 2022, Accepted 22 Sep 2022, Published online: 10 Oct 2022

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