Quantitative Methods 2017

Classification of endpoints • Continuous endpoints: • E.g.: laboratory value (e.g. Hb) • Categorical endpoints: • Binary endpoint: e.g. dead or alive, yes or no • Ordinal endpoint (logical order): e.g. toxicity grading – Nominal endpoint (no specific order): e.g. tumour site • Survival endpoints: • Binary endpoint with time interval/cenzored data