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.
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- Gamma DistributionGamma Density, Gamma Model Distribution
- The gamma distribution is a continuous probability distribution on positive values, defined here by shape and scale parameters that control its mean, variance, and skew.
- Gamma ModelGamma Survival Model, Gamma Hazard Model
- A survival model assuming time-to-event data follow a gamma distribution, allowing hazard rates that increase, decrease, or stay constant over time.
- Generalized Gamma ModelGen-Gamma Survival Model, GG Model
- A survival model based on the generalised gamma distribution, nesting simpler distributions, such as the Weibull and log-normal, within one framework.