Title of article
Confounding Variables in Epidemiologic Studies: Basics and Beyond
Author/Authors
Kamangar, Farin Morgan State University - School of Community Health and Policy, USA , Kamangar, Farin tehran university of medical sciences tums - Digestive Disease Research Center, تهران, ايران
From page
508
To page
516
Abstract
This article discusses the importance, definition, and types of confounders in epidemiology. Methods to identify and address confounding are discussed, as well as their strengths and limitations. The article also describes the difference among confounders, mediators, and effect modifiers
Keywords
Confounder , effect modifer , interaction , mediator , randomization , regression
Journal title
Archives of Iranian Medicine
Journal title
Archives of Iranian Medicine
Record number
2545053
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