Non-linear survival analysis using neural networks.

We describe models for survival analysis which are based on a multi-layer perceptron, a type of neural network. These relax the assumptions of the traditional regression models, while including them as particular cases. They allow non-linear predictors to be fitted implicitly and the effect of the c...

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Main Authors: Ripley, R, Harris, A, Tarassenko, L
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004