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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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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[Boca Raton] :
[CRC Press]
[2015]
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| Edition: | 1st edition |
| Series: | Interdisciplinary statistics.
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| See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009629146106719 |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| Item Description: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (222 p.) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9780429190223 9781466573185 |
