Biostatistics: Facing the Interpretation of 2 × 2 Tables

Abstract

There are multiple ways in which 2 x 2 tables arise in clinical research. Different facets of 2 x 2 tables can be identified which require appropriate statistical analysis and interpretation. This paper presents a brief overview of such tables.

Keywords

• Agreement coefficient
• Binary variable
• Comparison of proportions
• Diagnostic test
• Odds ratio