Regression discontinuity was a valid design for dichotomous outcomes in three randomized trials

Regression discontinuity (RD) is a quasi-experimental design that may provide valid estimates of treatment effects in case of continuous outcomes. We aimed to evaluate validity and precision in the RD design for dichotomous outcomes.

Source: Journal of Clinical Epidemiology - February 24, 2018 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Nikki van Leeuwen, Hester F. Lingsma, Simon P. Mooijaart, Daan Nieboer, Stella Trompet, Ewout W. Steyerberg Tags: Original Article Source Type: research