The fifth cell: correlation bias in U.S. Census adjustment

Article Abstract:

A method is presented for correcting correlation bias in census taking, in which individuals are missing both from the census and the adjusted accounts, and is applied to the US Census for 1990. The method involves demographic analysis which includes biases measurements resulting from evaluation study processing errors.

Statistical Data Included, Models, Management, United States. Bureau of the Census, Census, Censuses, Census undercounts, Correlation (Statistics)

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Salt and blood pressure: conventional wisdom reconsidered

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Medical authorities seem to agree that a diet high in salt causes high blood pressure and leads to other health problems, but major studies contradict this assertion. Data from the major studies are reanalyzed and show mixed results.

Health aspects, Social aspects, Hypertension, Causes of, Medical research, Salt (Food), Sodium (Nutrient), Salt in the body, Salting of food, Salting (Food preservation)

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Statistical models for causation: what inferential leverage do they provide?

Article Abstract:

Comparison of applicability of statistical models of causation to experimental and observational data, based on analysis of instrumental variables like intention-to-treat, per-protocol, and treatment received by subjects, is presented.

Data Processing, Usage, Comparative analysis, Statistical methods, Electronic data processing

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