An approach to the analysis of trauma data having a response variable of death or survival.
OBJECTIVE
To present an analysis for identifying important factors related to the mortality of trauma patients.


METHODS
Practical aspects of univariate and multivariate techniques are discussed, particularly with the nonstatistician in mind. The derivation and application of the linear logistic regression model are considered, and a checklist of information is suggested for reporting results from such an analysis. A brief comparison of the logistic model is made with other relevant types of statistical models.
Jones
J M
JM
Mathematics Department, Keele University, England.
D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D015233:Models, Statistical; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors; D015996:Survival Rate; D014193:Trauma Centers / Q000592:standards / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000401:mortality*