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Regression to the mean: what it is and how to deal with it
International Journal of Epidemiology · 2004 · Vol. 34(1) · pp. 215–220
Adrian Barnett✉(University of Queensland)
Abstract
RTM is a ubiquitous phenomenon in repeated data and should always be considered as a possible cause of an observed change. Its effect can be alleviated through better study design and use of suitable statistical methods.
Advanced Statistical Methods and ModelsStatistical Methods and Bayesian InferenceStatistical Methods and InferenceRegression toward the meanRegressionStatisticsRegression analysisVariation (astronomy)PhenomenonLinear regressionNatural (archaeology)MathematicsGeography
MeSH terms
Clinical Trials as TopicData Interpretation, StatisticalHumansCholesterol, HDLRegression AnalysisResearch DesignSkin Neoplasms
Funding
- National Health and Medical Research Council
- National Medical Research Council
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