Comparing Statistical Software Packages: The Case of the Logrank Test in StatXact
Herman CALLAERT
nonstandard formula. But it happens, as will be demonstrated in this article. This article can be read as a companion to an earlier article by R. A. Ost
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TRENDS in Genetics Vol.18 No.5 May 2002
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Statistical issues with microarrays: processing and analysis
Robert Nadon and Jennifer Shoemaker
The study of gene expression with printed arrays and prefabricated chips is evolving from a qualita
Statistics for Computing Research Students
Experiment design
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Final Exam- Take Home Portion BioEpi 540 Spring 2002
Instructions: You may use any books or notes to complete this exam, including computers and calculators. You may not talk to anyone about the exam, or receive any help or advice. This includes help
Stat 504, Lecture 2
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Loglikelihood and Confidence Intervals
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URBDP 591 A Lecture 15: Research Validity and Replication
Objectives Guidelines for Writing Final Paper Statistical Conclusion Validity Montecarlo Simulation/Randomization Evaluating Empirical Research
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BSTA 670 Statistical Computing
Lecture 15: Resampling Methods
Resampling Procedures
Resampling procedures date back to 1930s, when permutation tests were introduced by R.A. Fisher and E.J.G. Pitman. They were not feasible until the computer era.
The Statistical Consulting Laboratory
Dr. Joan G. Staniswalis
UTEP BBRC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING March 5, 2001
SPECIFIC AIMS
As a major component of the BBRC, the Statistical Consulting Laboratory (SCL) is charged with providing statistical and co
Quality, Study Lock and Promoting Efficiency in CDM
BINF5075
Quality Control
Quality Control (QC) is a set of procedures used to manage the quality of ongoing data processing activities. These are procedures implemented by the same gr
Quality, Study Lock and Promoting Efficiency in CDM
BINF5075
Quality Control
Quality Control (QC) is a set of procedures used to manage the quality of ongoing data processing activities. These are procedures implemented by the same group of individu
BSTA 670 Statistical Computing
19 November 2007
Lecture 17: Resampling Methods
Resampling uses randomly selected subsets of data, with or without replacement to:
Calculate standard error or variance of sample statistics (Bootstrap, Jackknife) Calc