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    • Epidemiology
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Quantitative bias analysis empirically assesses study estimate accuracy.
    • It addresses confounding, selection (collider stratification), and information bias.
    • Methods assess robustness to bias or simulate bias impact.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review two quantitative bias analysis strategies: traditional probabilistic and generated data approaches.
    • To highlight the utility of quantitative bias analysis for epidemiologists.
    • To increase the application of these methods in epidemiologic research.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of traditional probabilistic quantitative bias analysis.
    • Review of quantitative bias analysis using generated data.
    • Monte Carlo simulations are used in both approaches for different purposes.

    Main Results:

    • Comparison of real vs. generated data in bias analysis.
    • Detailed steps for implementing both quantitative bias analysis strategies.
    • Tutorial demonstrating application for selection bias analysis.

    Conclusions:

    • Quantitative bias analysis enhances the credibility of epidemiologic findings.
    • Understanding different strategies aids in selecting appropriate bias assessment methods.
    • Promoting these methods can improve the rigor of published research.