Question: Q1. Assuming there is no random variability or bias, indicate whether confounding is present or absent, and the type of confounding (assume that the number

Q1.Assuming there is no random variability or bias, indicate whether confounding is present or absent, and the type of confounding (assume that the number of participants in each strata of the confounder is the same)

Unadjusted Relative RiskConfounder associated with exposure?Confounder associated with outcome?Relative Risk in Stratum 1 of ConfounderRelative Risk in Stratum 2 of ConfounderConfounding present?Confounding Type?
3.2YesNo3.13.3
2YesYes1.52.5
0.5YesYes0.70.9
1.1YesYes0.80.6
2.3YesYes1.21.3
0.8YesYes0.70.65
0.7YesYes0.650.74
0.8YesYes1.31.5

Resource: Epidemiology: Beyond the Basics 4th Edition,

5.5.5 Types of Confounding Effects: Negative, Positive, and "Qualitative" Confounding. (page 197)

Q1.Assuming there is no random variability or bias, indicate whether confounding is

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