Clarifying assumptions in age-period-cohort analyses and validating results.
Ryan K MastersDaniel PowersPublished in: PloS one (2020)
The exercise shows the simplicity and effectiveness of the guidelines in resolving disagreements over APC results. The cautious use of APC models can generate results that are consistent across methods and robust to researcher manipulation. If followed, the guidelines can likely reduce the chance of publishing variable and conflicting results across APC studies.