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From | Joe Canner <jcanner1@jhmi.edu> |
To | "statalist@hsphsun2.harvard.edu" <statalist@hsphsun2.harvard.edu> |
Subject | st: RE: index vs score definitions |
Date | Thu, 29 Aug 2013 15:46:22 +0000 |
I agree with Nick that there is no consistent definition that separates a "score" from an "index". Personally, I usually think of scores as something assigned by a human (e.g., Glasgow Coma Score, exam score), and may often have some subjective factor, even if rigorously defined and validated. The verb "scoring" corresponds to this usage. An index is usually a reproducible calculation (e.g., BMI, Consumer price index, Charlson comorbidity index). However, in statistics "score" has a meaning that aligns more with my definition of index (e.g., z-score, score test). And, of course, there is world of sports.... Just my $0.02. -----Original Message----- From: owner-statalist@hsphsun2.harvard.edu [mailto:owner-statalist@hsphsun2.harvard.edu] On Behalf Of Marcos Vinicius Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:15 AM To: statalist@hsphsun2.harvard.edu Subject: st: index vs score definitions Hello, I would be grateful if someone could tell me if there is a formal definition for ‘score` (ex:Glasgow score)and also `index` (ex:BMI )or if theses terminological terms differs concerning theirs definitions? Thanks Vinicius ____________________________________________________________ FREE 3D MARINE AQUARIUM SCREENSAVER - Watch dolphins, sharks & orcas on your desktop! Check it out at http://www.inbox.com/marineaquarium * * For searches and help try: * http://www.stata.com/help.cgi?search * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/resources/statalist-faq/ * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/ * * For searches and help try: * http://www.stata.com/help.cgi?search * http://www.stata.com/support/faqs/resources/statalist-faq/ * http://www.ats.ucla.edu/stat/stata/