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Multivariate statistical analysis for pathologist. Part I, The logistic model.

R T Vollmer
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This paper reviews concepts of multivariate statistical modeling via the logistic regression model, which has become very popular for modeling the relationship between a positive clinical outcome and a variety of predictor variables. The process is illustrated using a composite of data from three large prostate specific antigen based screening studies of prostate cancer.

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R T Vollmer. 1996. Multivariate statistical analysis for pathologist. Part I, The logistic model.. https://doi.org/10.1093/ajcp%2F105.1.115

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