Glossary Term

Simpson’s Paradox

Simpson's Paradox is a statistical phenomenon where a trend observed within subgroups disappears or reverses when those groups are combined, with important implications for clinical trial and outcomes research analysis.

Illustration representing Simpson’s Paradox
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Lord's Paradox Bias RCT
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