Term: Pairwise Multiple Comparisons

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

The pair-wise comparison of three or more means or rates. Multiple comparisons are performed when the null hypothesis for the group of means or rates is rejected, and determine which pairs of means differ significantly.

Related concepts 

• Multiple Comparisons

Related terms 

• Bonferroni Method
• Null Hypothesis

References 

• Roos NP, Shapiro E. Monitoring the Winnipeg Hospital System: The First Report. 1990-1992 . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] [Summary] (View)