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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Confounding is a critical issue in statistical modeling, particularly for binary outcomes.
  • Distinguishing between marginal and conditional confounding is essential for accurate interpretation of results.
  • Existing methods may not clearly differentiate or quantify these two types of confounding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present two distinct methods for quantifying confounding in logistic regression models.
  • To define and recover marginal and conditional measures of confounding using standardization.
  • To clarify the conditions under which marginal and conditional confounding may differ.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing logistic response models for binary outcomes.
  • Applying a simple standardization approach to recover confounding measures.
  • Employing inverse probability weighting for measuring marginal confounding.
  • Investigating the Karlson, Holm, and Breen method in relation to conditional confounding.

Main Results:

  • Two corresponding measures of confounding (marginal and conditional) are defined and recoverable.
  • The Karlson, Holm, and Breen method is shown to recover conditional confounding under a "no interaction" assumption.
  • Marginal confounding can be measured using inverse probability weighting.
  • Empirical examples illustrate the proposed standardization approach.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed standardization approach offers a clear way to quantify both marginal and conditional confounding.
  • Researchers are provided with tools to differentiate and measure different types of confounding.
  • The study enhances the understanding and application of confounding adjustment in logistic regression.