Questions: If the odds ratio is greater than 1, and statistically significant, this indicates
no association between exposure and disease
a protective effect of the exposure on the disease
the disease is not serious
The exposure is a risk factor for the disease
Transcript text: If the odds ratio is greater than 1, and statistically significant, this indicates
no association between exposure and disease
a protective effect of the exposure on the disease
the disease is not serious
The exposure is a risk factor for the disease
Solution
Solution Steps
The question is asking about the interpretation of an odds ratio in the context of exposure and disease. An odds ratio greater than 1, if statistically significant, typically indicates that the exposure is associated with a higher risk of the disease, meaning the exposure is a risk factor for the disease.
Step 1: Understanding the Odds Ratio
The odds ratio (OR) is a measure of association between exposure and an outcome (disease). An OR greater than 1 indicates that the odds of the outcome occurring are higher in the exposed group compared to the unexposed group.
Step 2: Evaluating Statistical Significance
In this case, we have \( \text{OR} = 1.5 \) and it is stated to be statistically significant. This means that the observed association is unlikely to be due to chance.
Step 3: Interpreting the Results
Since \( \text{OR} > 1 \) and the result is statistically significant, we conclude that the exposure is a risk factor for the disease. This can be expressed mathematically as:
\[
\text{If } \text{OR} > 1 \text{ and statistically significant, then the exposure is a risk factor.}
\]
Final Answer
The exposure is a risk factor for the disease, thus the answer is \\(\boxed{\text{The exposure is a risk factor for the disease}}\\).