Directed Acyclic Graphs (DAGs) are essential tools for visualizing and analyzing causal relationships in research. These graphical representations consist of nodes (representing variables) and directed edges (indicating assumed causal relationships) that do not form cycles. DAGs are widely used across disciplines,…
Target Trial Design: Description and Advantages
A target trial design is an innovative framework that bridges the gap between randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies. By emulating an RCT using real-world data, this approach leverages the structure and rigor of an RCT while maintaining the practical…