3 papers
stat.ME2024
Non-parametric Replication of Instrumental Variable Estimates Across Studies
Roy S. Zawadzki, Daniel L. Gillen
Replicating causal estimates across different cohorts is crucial for increasing the integrity of epidemiological studies. However, strong assumptions regarding unmeasured confoundi…
stat.ME2023
Choosing the Right Approach at the Right Time: A Comparative Analysis of Causal Effect Estimation using Confounder Adjustment and Instrumental Variables
Roy S. Zawadzki, Daniel L. Gillen
In observational studies, potential unobserved confounding is a major barrier in isolating the average causal effect (ACE). In these scenarios, two main approaches are often used:…
stat.ME2022
Frameworks for Estimating Causal Effects in Observational Settings: Comparing Confounder Adjustment and Instrumental Variables
Roy S. Zawadzki, Joshua D. Grill, Daniel L. Gillen
To estimate causal effects, analysts performing observational studies in health settings utilize several strategies to mitigate bias due to confounding by indication. There are two…