How to appropriately choose observed indexes.
- Author:
Liang-Ping HU
;
Xiao-Lei BAO
;
Xue GUAN
;
Wang QI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:
Journal of Integrative Medicine
2011;9(5):491-4
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Observed index is a very important element in a research design, because it is a specific reflection of the effects of research factors on the research subjects and is indispensable in any research. Generally, there are two types of observed indexes: the indexes that reflect natural attributes, habits or states of the research subjects and the indexes that reflect the effects of different drugs or treatments on research subjects. This article mainly introduces the definition, characteristics, selection and observation of research indexes and the major and minor indexes.