Editorial Type: FEATURES
| Online Publication Date: 10 Sept 2025
A Guide to “Measures of Association” for Vascular Access Professionals: Foundational Support
A Guide to “Measures of Association” for Vascular Access Professionals: Foundational Support
EdD, MSPH, PStat®, AVA Foundation Secretary 2025–2026
Article Category: Research Article
Page Range: 23 – 28
Association is any relationship, and correlation is a linear relationship. Many measures of association and correlation exist; 9 are presented here. Measures of association and correlation are based on data types. Measures of association and correlation can be applied to improve patient care. Evidence-based vascular access can be enhanced through applying statistics.Highlights
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Examples of negative, zero, and positive association (or correlation).
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