Mendelian randomization methods for using genetic variants in causal estimation

Mendelian randomization is a way of assessing causal associations from observational data, which is especially important for medical scientists and epidemiologists who want to know the true causes of diseases. Covering this emerging area of research in biostatistics and epidemiology, this book exami...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Burgess, Stephen, author (author), Thompson, Simon G., author
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: [Boca Raton] : [CRC Press] [2015]
Edición:1st edition
Colección:Interdisciplinary statistics.
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Sumario:Mendelian randomization is a way of assessing causal associations from observational data, which is especially important for medical scientists and epidemiologists who want to know the true causes of diseases. Covering this emerging area of research in biostatistics and epidemiology, this book examines the use of genetic variants as instrumental variables to assess causal associations. It also discusses statistical issues with instrumental variable analysis and explores practical applications of Mendelian randomization. The methods are illustrated with a variety of detailed worked examples usi
Notas:Description based upon print version of record.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (222 p.)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780429190223
9781466573185