--feat_as_path_start

Switch

--feat_as_path_start

Description

To be used in Mediation analysis when the "path start" variables are located inside the feature table. If --path_starts is not present then all features in the feature table will be considered.

Argument and Default Value

No argument. Boolean switch, default: False.

Details

Set this when the feature table given by -f holds the mediation path-start (independent) variables instead of, or in addition to, --path_starts. Combine with --feat_as_control and/or --feat_as_outcome when several mediation roles live in feature tables.

Other Switches

Required Switches:

• --mediation

Optional Switches:

• --path_starts PATH_START_1 ... PATH_START_I

Note: there are many other required and optional switches when running --mediation.