NLM Logo

Mediation Analysis MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


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

No Qualifiers
Mediation Analysis Preferred
Mediating Factors Related
Mediating Variables Related
page delivered in 0.143s