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Multiple Bias Modeling

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Multiple Sources of Bias

Real studies often have multiple biases:

  1. Confounding — unmeasured variables
  2. Selection bias — differential participation
  3. Misclassification — measurement error

Combined effect: Biases may amplify or cancel each other.

ScenarioResult
All biases toward nullSevere underestimate
Biases in opposite directionsMay partially cancel
Biases interactComplex, non-additive effects

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