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MeSH Heading: Mediation Analysis
Tree Number(s): E05.318.740.400.500; N05.715.360.750.350.500; N06.850.520.830.400.500
Unique ID: D000081983
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000081983
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Term(s): Causal Mediation Analysis; Intermediary Factors; Intermediary Variables; Intervening Factors; Intervening Variables; Mediating Factors; Mediating Variables
See Also: Causality
Public MeSH Note: 2021
History Note: 2021
Date Established: 2021/01/01
Date of Entry: 2020/07/07
Revision Date: 2020/06/09

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