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Review
. 1999 Mar;8(1):3-15.
doi: 10.1177/096228029900800102.

Multiple imputation: a primer

J L Schafer  1
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Multiple imputation: a primer

J L Schafer. Stat Methods Med Res. 1999 Mar.

Abstract

In recent years, multiple imputation has emerged as a convenient and flexible paradigm for analysing data with missing values. Essential features of multiple imputation are reviewed, with answers to frequently asked questions about using the method in practice.

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