Dealing with missing data in a multi-question depression scale: a comparison of imputation methods

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Missing data present a challenge to many research projects. The problem is often pronounced in studies utilizing self-report scales, and literature addressing different strategies for dealing with missing data in such circumstances i...

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Main Authors: Stuart Heather, Shrive Fiona M, Quan Hude, Ghali William A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/6/57