mammoexp

Data from a questionaire on the benefits of mammography.

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A data frame with 412 observations on the following 6 variables.<dl>
 <dt>ME</dt>
<dd>Mammograph experience, an ordered factor with 
 levels <code>Never</code> &lt; <code>Within a Year</code> &lt; <code>Over a Year</code></dd> <dt>SYMPT</dt>
<dd>Agreement with the statement: 
 `You do not need a mamogram unless you develop symptoms.' 
 A factor with levels <code>Strongly Agree</code>, <code>Agree</code>,
 <code>Disagree</code> and <code>Strongly Disagree</code></dd> <dt>PB</dt>
<dd>Perceived benefit of mammography, the sum of five scaled
 responses, each on a four point scale.
 A low value is indicative of a woman with strong agreement 
 with the benefits of mammography.</dd> <dt>HIST</dt>
<dd>Mother or Sister with a history 
 of breast cancer; a factor with levels <code>No</code> and
 <code>Yes</code>.</dd> <dt>BSE</dt>
<dd>Answers to the question: 
 `Has anyone taught you how to examine your own breasts?'
 A factor with levels <code>No</code> and <code>Yes</code>.</dd> <dt>DECT</dt>
<dd>Answers to the question: 
 `How likely is it that a mammogram
 could find a new case of breast cancer?'
 An ordered factor with levels <code>Not likely</code> &lt; 
 <code>Somewhat likely</code> &lt; <code>Very likely</code>.</dd> 
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Mammography Experience Study — mammoexp

A data frame with 412 observations on the following 6 variables.<dl>
 <dt>ME</dt>
<dd>Mammograph experience, an ordered factor with 
 levels <code>Never</code> &lt; <code>Within a Year</code> &lt; <code>Over a Year</code></dd>

 <dt>SYMPT</dt>
<dd>Agreement with the statement: 
 `You do not need a mamogram unless you develop symptoms.' 
 A factor with levels <code>Strongly Agree</code>, <code>Agree</code>,
 <code>Disagree</code> and <code>Strongly Disagree</code></dd>

 <dt>PB</dt>
<dd>Perceived benefit of mammography, the sum of five scaled
 responses, each on a four point scale.
 A low value is indicative of a woman with strong agreement 
 with the benefits of mammography.</dd>

 <dt>HIST</dt>
<dd>Mother or Sister with a history 
 of breast cancer; a factor with levels <code>No</code> and
 <code>Yes</code>.</dd>

 <dt>BSE</dt>
<dd>Answers to the question: 
 `Has anyone taught you how to examine your own breasts?'
 A factor with levels <code>No</code> and <code>Yes</code>.</dd>

 <dt>DECT</dt>
<dd>Answers to the question: 
 `How likely is it that a mammogram
 could find a new case of breast cancer?'
 An ordered factor with levels <code>Not likely</code> &lt; 
 <code>Somewhat likely</code> &lt; <code>Very likely</code>.</dd>

 
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mammoexp: Mammography Experience Study

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