Glossary Term

ANCOVA

Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) is a statistical method adjusting for baseline covariates when comparing treatment groups, improving precision and controlling for confounding in clinical trial analyses.

Illustration representing ANCOVA
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Related terms
RCT SAP Biostatistics
Further reading
Wikipedia: Analysis of Covariance Browse the HEOR resource database

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