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  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Public Health

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  • COVID-19 has had a drastic global impact, necessitating extensive research.
  • This study focuses on the statistical analysis of COVID-19 data within India.
  • The motivation is to understand the rapid increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases in India.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a robust statistical model for policymakers to manage future pandemic situations using nonlinear data.
  • To provide insights into the rapid growth of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of nonlinear data from April 1st to November 29th, 2020, including confirmed cases, temperature, population, area, and rural/urban counts.
  • Application of six different Generalized Additive Models (GAMs) based on existing research.
  • Statistical modeling using logarithmic transformations for high population values.

Main Results:

  • The GAM model incorporating total COVID-19 confirmed cases, total population, and total rural population demonstrated the best average fit with an R2 value of 0.934.
  • Logarithmic transformation of population data yielded significant p-values (0.000542 and 0.001407) for the relationship between cases and total/rural populations.
  • The model effectively captures the nonlinear dynamics of COVID-19 spread in relation to demographic factors.

Conclusions:

  • The developed statistical model provides a valuable tool for understanding and managing COVID-19 outbreaks in India.
  • The findings highlight the significant influence of total and rural population on the spread of COVID-19.
  • This research offers a data-driven approach for future public health policy during pandemics.