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. 2017 Sep 27;47(1):226–235. doi: 10.1093/ije/dyx206

Figure 2.

Figure 2

Illustration of selection bias simulation. In the intended study population there is no association between allele score and outcome. Selection into the study (either through voluntary participation at baseline, or attrition over time) induces an association between allele score and outcome (collider bias).