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<p>that are acceptably free from influences by overt biases, as well as to assess the influence of potential hidden biases. The following are a non-exhaustive set of problems especially common in observational studies.</p>

<p><big> Matching techniques bias </big></p>
<p>In lieu of experimental control, <a href="page.php?w=Multivariate_statistics">multivariate statistical</a> techniques allow the approximation of experimental control with statistical control by using matching methods. Matching methods account for the influences of observed factors that might</p><p>
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