Frameworks for estimating causal effects in observational settings: comparing confounder adjustment and instrumental variables

Abstract To estimate causal effects, analysts performing observational studies in health settings utilize several strategies to mitigate bias due to confounding by indication.There are two broad classes of approaches for these purposes: use of confounders and instrumental variables (IVs).Because such approaches are largely characterized by untestab

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The combination of the kaizen approach with the Design of Experiment (DoE) method for improving quality of the bread and donut products in SMEs

Competition for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) products is currently getting tougher, in terms of quality, timely delivery, and competitive prices.SME customers of bread and donut products sometimes complain about the visual quality of bread and donut products that are stale, burnt, and dirty.The purpose of this research is to reduce product def

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