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Investigative Techniques > Epidemiologic Methods > Statistics as Topic > Factor Analysis, Statistical > Mediation Analysis
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Natural Science Disciplines > Mathematics > Statistics as Topic > Factor Analysis, Statistical > Mediation Analysis

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Mediation Analysis  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A type of statistical analysis used to understand, clarify, and explain the relationship and pathway between a presumed cause (an independent variable) and effect (dependent variable) with respect to causal links (mediating variables) and/or to analyze the effect of an intervention (mediating factor/variable) on an outcome.

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Synonym(s)

  • Causal Mediation Analysis

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