Table 3.
Classification of variables according to their strength of relationship with nonresponse and outcome
| Predictor of nonresponse | Predictor of the outcome | Sensitivity to missingness mechanism | Variables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strong | Strong | Yes | Age; work status |
| Strong | Weak | No | Gender; marital status |
| Weak | Strong | No | Dwelling type; physical functional limitation |
| Weak | Weak | No | - |