title: Statistical projections, modeling techniques help researchers measure progress, effectiveness.
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Theisen
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D003627:Data Interpretation, Statistical; D003661:Decision Support Techniques; D003906:Developing Countries / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005544:Forecasting / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009316:National Institutes of Health (U.S.); D009369:Neoplasms / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000401:mortality; D012042:Registries; D015996:Survival Rate; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D014944:World Health Organization