The use of complex sampling designs in population-based case-control studies is becoming more common, particularly for sampling the control population. This is prompted by all the usual cost and logistical benefits that are conferred by multistage sampling. Complex sampling has often been ignored in analysis but, with the advent of packages like SUDAAN, survey-weighted analyses that take account of the sample design can be carried out routinely. This paper explores this approach and more efficient alternatives, which can also be implemented by using readily available software.
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Univ Michigan, Dept Biostat, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
Univ Michigan, Dept Psychiat, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA
Univ Michigan, Ctr Stat Genet, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USAUniv Michigan, Dept Biostat, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 USA