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Using Kendall's tau b correlations to improve variable selection methods in case-control studies

T W O'Gorman1, R F Woolson

  • 1Department of Mathematical Sciences, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb 60115, USA.

Biometrics
|December 1, 1995
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A new variable selection method using Kendall tau b correlation coefficients outperformed logistic regression and discriminant analysis in case-control studies. This statistical approach enhances identification of relevant variables for epidemiologic research.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Variable selection is crucial in case-control studies for identifying risk factors.
  • Existing methods like logistic regression and discriminant analysis have limitations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a novel variable selection procedure for case-control studies.
  • To compare its performance against established statistical methods.

Main Methods:

  • The proposed method utilizes selection statistics derived from a Kendall tau b correlation coefficient matrix.
  • A simulation study compared this method with logistic regression, discriminant analysis, and their rank-transformed variants.

Main Results:

  • The Kendall tau b correlation coefficient-based method demonstrated superior performance in correctly identifying variables associated with case-control status across most simulated scenarios.

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  • It showed higher accuracy compared to logistic regression, discriminant analysis, and their rank-transformed counterparts.

    • Conclusions:

    • The evaluated variable selection procedure offers a promising alternative for epidemiologic research.
    • This method enhances the accurate identification of relevant variables in case-control study designs.