Optimal classifier selection and negative bias in error rate estimation: an empirical study on high-dimensional prediction

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In biometric practice, researchers often apply a large number of different methods in a "trial-and-error" strategy to get as much as possible out of their data and, due to publication pressure or pressure from the consultin...

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Main Authors: Boulesteix Anne-Laure, Strobl Carolin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2288/9/85