Mathematics
4 years ago

Control variables in regression analysis may not have causal interpretation. Focus on variables of interest.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
On the Nuisance of Control Variables in Regression Analysis
Paul H unermund, Beyers Louw

Paper Summary

Control variables in regression analysis are not causally related to outcomes. It is recommended to not include the effects of control variables in regression tables, focusing only on the main variables of interest instead.

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