Comparison of tests for spatial heterogeneity on data with global clustering patterns and outliers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The ability to evaluate geographic heterogeneity of cancer incidence and mortality is important in cancer surveillance. Many statistical methods for evaluating global clustering and local cluster patterns are developed and have been...

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Main Authors: Hachey Mark, Luo Jun, Huang Lan, Jackson Monica C, Feuer Eric
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/8/1/55