Uncertainty & Value of Information

Terms for describing and quantifying uncertainty in economic evaluations and for valuing further research.

  • Topic: Uncertainty & Value of Information
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Threshold AnalysisThreshold Analysis Method, Switching-Value Analysis

A sensitivity analysis technique identifying the value at which an input parameter would need to be set for a model's conclusion to change.

Tornado DiagramTornado Plot, Tornado Chart

A horizontal bar chart displaying one-way sensitivity analysis results, bars ranked from largest to smallest range, resembling a tornado shape.

Two-Way Sensitivity AnalysisTwo-Way Sensitivity, Bivariate Sensitivity Analysis

An analysis varying two parameters together across a grid of combinations, typically shown as a contour plot or heat map of results.

UncertaintyImperfect Knowledge, Incomplete Information

A general term describing imperfect knowledge of the true values, structure, or methodological choices underlying a health economic model.

Value of Information AnalysisApplied Value of Information, VOI Study, VOI Analysis

The application of value of information methods to a health economic decision, typically used to judge whether further research is worth conducting.