Simple descriptive missing data indicators in longitudinal studies with attrition, intermittent missing data and a high number of follow-ups

Abstract Objective Missing data in longitudinal studies may constitute a source of bias. We suggest three simple missing data indicators for the initial phase of getting an overview of the missingness pattern in a dataset with a high number of follow-ups. Possible use of the indicators is exemplifie...

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發表在:	BMC Research Notes
Main Authors:	Morten Wærsted, Taran Svenssen Børnick, Jos W. R. Twisk, Kaj Bo Veiersted
格式:	Article
語言:	英语
出版:	BMC 2018-02-01
主題:	Longitudinal study Missing data Wave nonresponse Patterns of missingness Missing data indicators Attrition
在線閱讀:	http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13104-018-3228-6