Mantel-Haenszel techniques and logistic regression: always examine one's data first and don't overlook the simpler techniques.
The authors point out that, in addition to logistic regression, there are other, simpler techniques available for making an adjusted estimate of association between an outcome and a risk factor. Also, the consequence of mismodelling with regression, i.e. of missing the real relationship between an outcome and a risk factor, is illustrated with an example. The need to 'examine one's data' prior to performing multivariable techniques is emphasised.
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Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
Hanley
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D004812:Epidemiologic Methods; D005260:Female; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D016017:Odds Ratio; D012044:Regression Analysis; D012307:Risk Factors