Comparison of imputation methods for handling missing covariate data when fitting a Cox proportional hazards model: a resampling study.

BACKGROUND: The appropriate handling of missing covariate data in prognostic modelling studies is yet to be conclusively determined. A resampling study was performed to investigate the effects of different missing data methods on the performance of a prognostic model. METHODS: Observed data for 100...

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Main Authors: Marshall, A, Altman, D, Holder, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2010