Table 2

Estimates of parameters, SEs, p values and relative risks over time from GEE model to the Smoking Cessation Study data

Estimates, SEs, p values and estimates’ relative risk
ParameterEstimateSEP valueRelative risk
Baseline (β 0)–2.1560.339<0.0010.081
Month 3 (β 1)0.7540.3540.0332.125
Month 6 (β 2)0.8650.3540.0142.375
Month 12 (β 3)0.4860.3800.2011.625
  • GEE, generalised estimating equations; SE, standard error.