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Bayesian analysis

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Bayesian analysis
A decision-making analysis that '…permits the calculation of the probability that one treatment is superior based on the observed data and prior beliefs…subjectivity of beliefs is not a liability, but rather explicitly allows different opinions to be formally expressed and evaluated.' See Algorithm, Critical pathway, Decision analysis.


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