Why is MNAR Particularly Problematic in Cancer Studies?
MNAR is particularly problematic in cancer studies because the missing data may be linked to key clinical outcomes or patient characteristics. For example, patients with more severe symptoms or those experiencing adverse effects from treatment may be more likely to drop out of a study, leading to an underrepresentation of these cases in the final analysis. This can skew research findings and lead to incorrect conclusions about the effectiveness of treatments.
