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Wenbiao Hu1, Rebecca A O'Leary, Kerrie Mengersen
1Mathematical Sciences, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. w.hu@sph.uq.edu.au
Background:
Classification and regression tree (CART) models are tree-based exploratory data analysis methods which have been shown to be very useful in identifying and estimating complex hierarchical relationships in ecological and medical contexts. In this paper, a Bayesian CART model is described and applied to the problem of modelling the cryptosporidiosis infection in Queensland, Australia.
Methodology/Principal Findings:
We compared the results of a Bayesian CART model with those obtained using a Bayesian spatial conditional autoregressive (CAR) model. Overall, the analyses indicated that the nature and magnitude of the effect estimates were similar for the two methods in this study, but the CART model more easily accommodated higher order interaction effects.
Conclusions/Significance:
A Bayesian CART model for identification and estimation of the spatial distribution of disease risk is useful in monitoring and assessment of infectious diseases prevention and control.
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