Statistical problems with ‘optimal’ thresholds in studies of new prognostic factors in urology

作者: P.E. Keegan , J.N.S. Matthews , J. Lunec , D.E. Neal

DOI: 10.1046/J.1464-410X.2000.00491.X

关键词: MedicineRisk factorPredictive factorThreshold functionUrologyUrinary system

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