Extensions to decision curve analysis, a novel method for evaluating diagnostic tests, prediction models and molecular markers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Decision curve analysis is a novel method for evaluating diagnostic tests, prediction models and molecular markers. It combines the mathematical simplicity of accuracy measures, such as sensitivity and specificity, with the clinical...

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Main Authors: Gonen Mithat, Elkin Elena B, Cronin Angel M, Vickers Andrew J
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6947/8/53