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stratified methods  

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  • Confounding is a major consideration in etiological investigation because it can result in biased estimation of exposure effects. Control of confounding in data analysis is achieved by stratified analysis or by multivariable analysis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Stratified Methods]

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