Compared To Other Methods
While listwise deletion does have its problems, it is preferable to many other methods for handling missing data. In some cases, it may even be the least problematic method. The following table provides some comparisons of listwise deletions to other methods:
| Method | Comparison |
|---|---|
| Pairwise deletion | Ambiguous definition of sample size causes bias in estimated standard errors and test statistics. |
| Dummy variable adjustment | Produces biased estimates of coefficients. |
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