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Nested nonlinear models were less biased than linear models across 4\/5 experimental conditions and were less biased than quadratic models in 3\/5 experimental conditions.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Linearized models of cognitive decline yielded high levels of bias that were sensitive to variations in study design and analytic choices. 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