Which of the Following Methods Is Used to Estimate the B's

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods is used to estimate the b's (coefficient of parameters) in a proportional hazards regression?

• A) least squares method
• B) maximum likelihood estimation
• C) partial likelihood estimation
• D) probability plotting method

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Definitions:

Feces

Unabsorbed food material and cellular waste that is expelled from the digestive tract.

Rectum

Terminal region of the large intestine; stores digestive waste.

Elimination

The process of removing or expelling waste materials from the body or from an ecological system.

BMI Cutoff

The threshold value of Body Mass Index that is used to categorize individuals into different weight statuses, such as underweight, normal, overweight, or obese.