Improving observational studies in the era of big data
Abstract
Although randomised controlled trials (RCTs) predominate in the assessment of new medical technologies, large observational studies have grown popular in recent years, with widespread enthusiasm for big data approaches (eg, electronic health records). Observational studies provide advantages over RCTs, although limitations to these studies when using big data must be acknowledged and, when possible, addressed. Three common threats to valid...
Paper Details
Title
Improving observational studies in the era of big data
Published Date
Sep 1, 2018
Journal
Volume
392
Issue
10149
Pages
716 - 717
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