Data-driven inference for the spatial scan statistic

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Kulldorff's spatial scan statistic for aggregated area maps searches for clusters of cases without specifying their size (number of areas) or geographic location in advance. Their statistical significance is tested while adjusti...

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Main Authors: Duczmal Luiz H, Duarte Anderson R, Almeida Alexandre CL, Oliveira Fernando LP, Takahashi Ricardo HC
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:International Journal of Health Geographics
Online Access:http://www.ij-healthgeographics.com/content/10/1/47