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Bias? Clarifying the language barrier between epidemiologists and economists.
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Health Services & Outcomes Research Methodology . Sep2023, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p354-375. 22p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- In health intervention research, epidemiologists and economists are more and more interested in estimating causal effects based on observational data. However, collaboration and interaction between both disciplines are regularly clouded by differences in the terminology used. Amongst others, this is reflected in differences in labeling, handling, and interpreting the sources of bias in parameter estimates. For example, both epidemiologists and economists use the term selection bias. However, what economists label as selection bias is labeled as confounding by epidemiologists. This paper aims to shed light on this and other subtle differences between both fields and illustrate them with hypothetical examples. We expect that clarification of these differences will improve the multidisciplinary collaboration between epidemiologists and economists. Furthermore, we hope to empower researchers to select the most suitable analytical technique from either field for the research problem at hand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13873741
- Volume :
- 23
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Health Services & Outcomes Research Methodology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 169871453
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10742-022-00291-x