Table 4 Variable coding in multiple linear regression
From: Epidemic features affecting the performance of outbreak detection algorithms
Variable | Variable coding |
|---|---|
Dependent Variable | Â |
Sensitivity or Timeliness | Actual value |
Independent Variable | Â |
Algorithm | 1 CUSUM |
| Â | 2 MPM |
| Â | 3 EWMA |
Incubation | 1 Short |
| Â | 2 Medium |
| Â | 3 Long |
Baseline counts | Actual value |
Outbreak magnitude | 0.5 |
| Â | 1.0 |
| Â | 2.0 |
| Â | 3.0 |