Term: Exclusions

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

During research, certain types of data may not be used in the analysis, depending on the type of study being performed. These data are called exclusions. Examples include: records falling outside the time frame of the study, non-residents of Manitoba based on postal codes or municipal codes, postal codes indicating an address at Public Trustee offices or at Child and Family Services offices, and records from out-of-province hospitals.

References 

• Brownell M, Roos NP, Fransoo R, Guevremont A, MacWilliam L, Derksen S, Dik N, Bogdanovic B, Sirski M. How Do Educational Outcomes Vary With Socioeconomic Status? Key Findings from the Manitoba Child Health Atlas 2004. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)

Term used in 

• Brownell M, De Coster C, Penfold R, Derksen S, Au W, Schultz J, Dahl M. Manitoba Child Health Atlas Update. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2008. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)