Pairwise deletion offers several advantages in pediatric research:
Maximizes Data Use: By including as many data points as possible, pairwise deletion helps to maximize the use of available data. Reduces Bias: It can reduce bias that may arise from systematically excluding cases with missing data. Flexibility: This method provides flexibility in handling different patterns of missing data across various variables. Improves Statistical Power: By retaining more data, pairwise deletion can improve the statistical power of the study.
