“Create a mosaic plot comparing rehabilitation outcomes for a standard program and a guided program: standard improved 54%, no change 34%, worsened 12%; guided improved 68%, no change 25%, worsened 7%.”
Die dahinterstehenden Entscheidungen verstehen.
Assess the difference in improvement rates.
Confirm groups are comparable before inferring cause.
Examine every worsened outcome.
Use for categorical outcomes from clearly defined comparison groups.
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Why use percentages here?
They allow category mixes to be compared when program groups have different sizes.
Does this prove one program works better?
No. It is descriptive; study design and uncertainty need separate review.
What should be defined first?
Define the outcome categories and follow-up window consistently for both groups.