Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
C
- CrosswalkScore Mapping, Instrument Mapping
- A statistical mapping converting health state scores from one version of an instrument to an equivalent score on another version.
M
- Mapping FunctionMapping Algorithm, Crosswalk Function, Transfer-to-Utility Function
- The specific statistical relationship, typically estimated through regression, used within a mapping algorithm to convert a health status score into a predicted utility value.