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For observational studies, dataset characteristics impact confounder adjustment methods. Logistic regression may be preferable to propensity score (PS) methods, especially with large datasets.

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  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Observational Study Design

Background:

  • Controlling for confounding is crucial in observational studies.
  • Propensity score (PS) methods and regression are common approaches.
  • The influence of dataset characteristics on method performance is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate how dataset characteristics affect the performance of PS methods versus logistic regression.
  • To compare these methods for estimating marginal odds ratios under varying conditions.

Main Methods:

  • A simulation study was conducted.
  • Dataset size, propensity score overlap, and exposure prevalence were systematically varied.
  • Performance was assessed by comparing logistic regression to PS methods.

Main Results:

  • Logistic regression performed poorly with small sample sizes but was robust with large samples, even with low exposure prevalence or propensity score imbalance.
  • Propensity score methods showed reduced coverage with decreased overlap, particularly in larger datasets.
  • Matching method power was diminished by low overlap, low exposure prevalence, and small sample sizes.

Conclusions:

  • Dataset characteristics significantly influence the effectiveness of confounder adjustment methods.
  • Logistic regression may be the preferred method in many observational study scenarios, especially with large datasets.