Title |
Performance map of a cluster detection test using extended power
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Published in |
International Journal of Health Geographics, October 2013
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DOI | 10.1186/1476-072x-12-47 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
Aline Guttmann, Lemlih Ouchchane, Xinran Li, Isabelle Perthus, Jean Gaudart, Jacques Demongeot, Jean-Yves Boire |
Abstract |
Conventional power studies possess limited ability to assess the performance of cluster detection tests. In particular, they cannot evaluate the accuracy of the cluster location, which is essential in such assessments. Furthermore, they usually estimate power for one or a few particular alternative hypotheses and thus cannot assess performance over an entire region. Takahashi and Tango developed the concept of extended power that indicates both the rate of null hypothesis rejection and the accuracy of the cluster location. We propose a systematic assessment method, using here extended power, to produce a map showing the performance of cluster detection tests over an entire region. |
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Student > Master | 2 | 9% |
Other | 2 | 9% |
Unknown | 5 | 22% |
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Other | 4 | 17% |
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