What does it mean if I'm asked to adjust for a variable?
Using sashelp.heart dataset, i want to run a linear regression of weight as my dependent variable and height as my independent variable adjusting for AgeAtStart.
Is this code correct?
proc reg data=sashelp.heart;
model weight =height AgeAtStart;
run;
If I want to add more independent variable like diastolic, systolic, and still adjusting for AgeAtStart how will I arrange the code? Is this correct?
proc reg data=sashelp.heart;
model weight =height diastolic systolic AgeAtStart;
run;
As you say, "adjusting for a variable" (or "controlling for a variable") is related to including that variable in an appropriate regression model. For a good explanation and example, see regression - Explain model adjustment, in plain English - Cross Validated (stackexchange.com)
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