Exploratory analyses in aetiologic research and considerations for assessment of credibility: mini-review of literature.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To provide considerations for reporting and interpretation that can improve assessment of the credibility of exploratory analyses in aetiologic research.

Design

Mini-review of the literature and account of exploratory research principles.

Setting

This study focuses on a particular type of causal research, namely aetiologic studies, which investigate the causal effect of one or multiple risk factors on a particular health outcome or disease. The mini review included aetiologic research articles published in four epidemiology journals in the first issue of 2021: American Journal of Epidemiology, Epidemiology, European Journal of Epidemiology, and International Journal of Epidemiology, specifically focusing on observational studies o

SUBMITTER: Luijken K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9062703 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature