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Dealing with missing data in a multi-question depression scale: a comparison of imputation methods.

Fiona M Shrive1, Heather Stuart, Hude Quan

  • 1Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. fmshrive@ucalgary.ca <fmshrive@ucalgary.ca>

BMC Medical Research Methodology
|December 15, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Multiple imputation is the most accurate method for handling missing data in depression scales. Individual mean imputation offers a simpler, interpretable alternative for researchers dealing with missing values.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychometrics
  • Biostatistics
  • Medical Informatics

Background:

  • Missing data pose significant challenges in research, particularly with self-report scales.
  • Limited literature exists on effective strategies for handling missing data in these contexts.
  • This study addresses missing data within the Zung Self-reported Depression scale (SDS).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of six distinct imputation techniques for addressing missing data in the SDS.
  • To evaluate imputation methods under various missing data scenarios (MCAR, MAR, MNAR).

Main Methods:

  • 1580 participants completed the 20-item SDS.
  • Missing values were simulated under different missing data mechanisms.
  • Six imputation methods were assessed: multiple imputation (MI), single regression, individual mean, overall mean, preceding response, and random selection.
  • Performance was evaluated using Kappa statistic, Spearman correlation, and percent misclassified.

Main Results:

  • Multiple imputation (MI) demonstrated the highest accuracy, yielding a Kappa of 0.89.
  • Single regression and individual mean imputation also performed well, especially at 10% missing data.
  • MI maintained high accuracy with increased missing data (30%) and unbalanced missingness.
  • Individual mean and single regression showed substantial agreement (Kappa > 0.70) even with higher missing percentages.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple imputation is the most accurate method for handling missing SDS data across various scenarios.
  • Individual mean imputation provides a valid and more interpretable alternative for clinicians and researchers.
  • Researchers should assess imputation methods based on validity, interpretability, and team expertise.