Auxiliary variables in multiple imputation in regression with missing X: a warning against including too many in small sample research

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Multiple imputation is becoming increasingly popular. Theoretical considerations as well as simulation studies have shown that the inclusion of auxiliary variables is generally of benefit.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p&g...

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Main Authors: Hardt Jochen, Herke Max, Leonhart Rainer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/12/184