Can Stored Procedures Aid in Complex Data Analysis?
Absolutely. Stored procedures can handle complex statistical analyses and epidemiological calculations, such as:
1. Case-Control Studies: Procedures can be designed to quickly identify and match cases and controls from a dataset, making the analysis more efficient. 2. Cohort Studies: They can be used to follow up cohorts over time, performing calculations such as incidence rates and risk ratios. 3. Time-Series Analysis: Stored procedures can manage and analyze time-series data, which is crucial for tracking disease outbreaks and trends.