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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Machine Learning
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Longitudinal studies involve repeated measurements, creating clustered and correlated data.
  • Developing prediction models for such data often requires specialized statistical or machine learning approaches.
  • Standard statistical methods may be less effective than machine learning, particularly with high-dimensional longitudinal data.

Approach:

  • This paper reviews extensions of the random forest (RF) algorithm tailored for longitudinal data analysis.
  • Methods are categorized based on the specific data structures they address, including univariate and multivariate responses.
  • The review considers whether the time effect is relevant for repeated measurements and applicability to high-dimensional data.

Key Points:

  • Extensions of random forest (RF) offer powerful machine learning alternatives for longitudinal prediction modeling.
  • Categorization of RF extensions facilitates selection based on data structure (univariate/multivariate, time-dependent/independent).
  • Some RF extensions are suitable for high-dimensional longitudinal data, a key advantage over traditional methods.

Conclusions:

  • Review provides a structured overview of random forest extensions for longitudinal data analysis.
  • Information on software implementations is provided to aid practical application.
  • Identifies limitations and suggests future research directions in this specialized area.