Investigating the missing data mechanism in quality of life outcomes: a comparison of approaches

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Missing data is classified as missing completely at random (MCAR), missing at random (MAR) or missing not at random (MNAR). Knowing the mechanism is useful in identifying the most appropriate analysis. The first aim was to compare di...

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Main Authors: Fayers Peter M, Fielding Shona, Ramsay Craig R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/7/1/57