Multiple imputation for missing data in epidemiological and clinical research: potential and pitfalls

Jonathan A C Sterne, Ian R White, John B Carlin, Michael Spratt, Patrick Royston, Michael G Kenward, Angela M Wood, James R Carpenter, Jonathan A C Sterne, Ian R White, John B Carlin, Michael Spratt, Patrick Royston, Michael G Kenward, Angela M Wood, James R Carpenter

Abstract

Most studies have some missing data. Jonathan Sterne and colleagues describe the appropriate use and reporting of the multiple imputation approach to dealing with them

Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests: None declared.

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