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  • 1Department of Biostatistics, The Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. rlyles@sph.emory.edu

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This study introduces efficient weighted estimators for odds ratios in case-control studies, improving upon traditional methods by effectively using internal and external validation data for exposure misclassification correction.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Exposure misclassification and measurement error are common challenges in epidemiological studies.
  • Internal and external validation data offer distinct advantages for error correction, but also present limitations regarding efficiency and transportability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the efficiency and transportability of weighted estimators for odds ratios in binary exposure case-control studies.
  • To compare weighted estimators with computationally intensive maximum likelihood estimators.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized closed-form weighted log odds ratio estimators.
  • Developed and assessed a formal test for the transportability assumption.
  • Introduced a novel log odds ratio estimator robust to transportability violations.

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Main Results:

  • Weighted estimators demonstrated efficiency comparable to maximum likelihood estimators.
  • The proposed estimators effectively utilize both internal and external validation data.
  • A new estimator proved robust to violations of the transportability assumption.

Conclusions:

  • Closed-form weighted estimators are efficient alternatives to maximum likelihood estimators for odds ratio estimation in case-control studies.
  • The developed methods enhance the use of validation data, improving accuracy and robustness.
  • Findings are exemplified by a case-control study on maternal antibiotic use and sudden infant death syndrome.