Causal diagrams and multivariate analysis II: precision work.
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Abstract
In this Investigators' Corner, I continue my discussion of when and why we researchers should include variables in multivariate regression. My examination focuses on studies comparing treatment groups and situations for which we can either exclude variables from multivariate analyses or include them for reasons of precision.
Medical subject headings
- Causality
- Epidemiologic Factors
- Multivariate Analysis
- Research Design