Replay: Things we would like to have known before we started with RWE

This episode originally struck a chord with statisticians around the world—and for good reason. Whether you’re just starting with real-world evidence (RWE) or mentoring someone who is, this conversation is packed with practical lessons that will help you navigate the complexities of observational data with more confidence. In this special replay, guest Rachel Tham and I reflect on the real-world analysis mistakes, misconceptions, and growing pains they wish someone had warned them about earlier in their careers. From ambiguous index dates to messy exposure definitions and unexpected data quirks—this episode will save you hours of rework and help you better manage timelines and expectations.

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Replay: Things we would like to have known before we started with RWE is an episode from The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI by Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry.

This episode is 48:53 long.

This episode was published on Jul 21, 2025.

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