Methods for the analysis of incomplete longitudinal data

Unplanned missing data commonly arise in longitudinal trials. When the mechanism driving the missing data process is related to the outcome under investigation, traditional methods of analysis may yield seriously biased parameter estimates. Motivated by data from two clinical trials, this thesis exp...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Verzilli, Claudio John
Other Authors: Carpenter, J.
Published: London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (University of London) 2003
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.408726