Comparison of techniques for handling missing covariate data within prognostic modelling studies: a simulation study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>There is no consensus on the most appropriate approach to handle missing covariate data within prognostic modelling studies. Therefore a simulation study was performed to assess the effects of different missing data techniques on the...

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Main Authors: Royston Patrick, Altman Douglas G, Marshall Andrea, Holder Roger L
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/10/7