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Advancing causal inference in clinical neuroscience research

In a perspective published in Psychoradiology, researchers from Shanghai Jiao Tong University confronted causal inference in clinical neuroscience research and advocate for more clarity and ...
Princeton University

Sociology 505: Causal Inference in the Social Sciences

Although it is the goal of most statistical investigation, causal inference has traditionally been ignored by statistical theory. Fortunately, there is now intense activity in a number of fields, ...
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Causal Inference in Oncology Comparative Effectiveness Research Using Observational Data: Are Instrumental Variables Underutilized?

In the article that accompanies this editorial, Lu et al 5 conducted a systematic review on the use of instrumental variable (IV) methods in oncology comparative effectiveness research. The main ...
BMJ

Causal inference in physical activity epidemiology research: an opportunity for better evidence

Decades of research have established a significant link between physical activity and health, influencing agenda setting, policy making and community awareness.1–4 However, the field continues to ...