Epidemiologist, data scientist, wannabe randomista (derogatory). Postdoc studying (early-onset) colorectal cancer. Interested in causal inf, modelling, meta-science, policy. Sports enthusiast. All opinions my own etc. Blog at maxoosterwegel.com
![Reviewer: What's the potential causal mechanism underlying your empirical results?
Me: Time to consult the “vague ideas”folder [picture of folder with “vague ideas” written on it]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:5gandkca7ezfgekswgx24l2q/bafkreifu5eaalyp2bvrw6mdeszhpytkog6s4yctthgkbd533qak6eezvsy)
Epidemiologist, data scientist, wannabe randomista (derogatory). Postdoc studying (early-onset) colorectal cancer. Interested in causal inf, modelling, meta-science, policy. Sports enthusiast. All opinions my own etc. Blog at maxoosterwegel.com