In the STDRATE procedure, the METHOD= option specifies the standardization method, and the STAT= option specifies either either rate or risk for standardization. Table 95.4 lists applicable confidence limits for different methods with standardized rate, rate SMR, standardized risk, and risk SMR.
Table 95.4: Applicable Confidence Limits for Standardized Rate and Risk Statistics
Confidence Limits |
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Statistic |
METHOD= |
Normal |
Lognormal |
Gamma |
Poisson |
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Rate |
DIRECT |
X |
X |
X |
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MH |
X |
X |
X |
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INDIRECT |
X |
X |
X |
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Rate SMR |
INDIRECT |
X |
X |
X |
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Risk |
DIRECT |
X |
X |
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MH |
X |
X |
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INDIRECT |
X |
X |
X |
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Risk SMR |
INDIRECT |
X |
X |
X |
Table 95.5 lists applicable confidence limits for stratum-specific rate, rate SMR, risk, and risk SMR.
Table 95.5: Applicable Confidence Limits for Strata Rate and Risk Statistics
Confidence Limits |
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Statistic |
Normal |
Lognormal |
Poisson |
|
Rate |
X |
X |
X |
|
Rate SMR |
X |
X |
X |
|
Risk |
X |
X |
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Risk SMR |
X |
X |