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The likelihood that an event will occur. In statistics, the probability (or P‐value) shows the likelihood that a research result could have occurred by chance alone. For example, a P‐value of 0.05 means there is a five in 100 chance that the effect observed in the... by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | Glossary, P
A study that collects data and analyses it. It can refer to either laboratory research or clinical trials. HTAI by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | Glossary, P
The result(s) of most interest to the researchers. A test or treatment can give results for several outcomes, but primary outcomes are of greatest importance when assessing the outcome. HTAI by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | Glossary, P
A study that looks at how common a disease or condition is in a population. HTAI by Patient Voice Initiative | Sep 3, 2019 | Glossary, P
How common a disease or condition is within a population either at a point in time or over a given period of time (it includes new and existing cases). For example, in 2007, the prevalence of diabetes in Scottish heath boards varied from 3.7% to 4.6%. HTAI