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Apparatus and method for graphical display of statistical effects in categorical and continuous outcome data
Assignee: SI Software LP
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Filing: 1994-05-27
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Granted: 1995-09-19
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Expires: 2014-05-27
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and methods are provided for creating a novel class of graphical displays of statistical effects in categorical and continuous outcome data. Each display is provided from a user-selected reference perspective. The effects are estimated from a class of "M-component" models, M>/=1. The resulting displays allow researchers to visualize and readily interpret the effects of their data.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay Magidson
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 20:06
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F17/00; G06F17/10; G06F17/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 28
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A device for graphical display of statistical effects of different conditions C i (i=1, . . . ,J) on a categorical or continuous outcome E, based on a matrix A associating observed outcomes E j (j=1, . . . ,J) with conditions C i , the device comprising: (a) matrix storage means for storing the values from Matrix A provided as an input; (b) calculating means for calculating, using a selected model, the slope of the linear plot of the relative likelihood Ψ j .i -Ψ j .0 as a function of a score Y j associated with each outcome E j for a given one of the conditions C i in relation to the given condition reference C 0 and a given outcome reference E 0 ; (c) output means for providing a graphical output plotting each Ψ j .i -Ψ j .0 as a function of y j for the given C i .
Claim 2
Independent Claim
156 words
A device for graphical display of statistical effects of different conditions C i (i=1, . . . ,J) on a categorical or continuous outcome E, based on a matrix A associating observed outcomes E j (j=1, . . . ,J) with conditions C i , the device comprising: (a) matrix storage means for storing the values from Matrix A provided as an input; (b) calculating means for calculating, using a selected model, the slope of the linear plot of the relative likelihood Ψ j .i -Ψ j .0 as a function of a score Y j associated with each outcome E j for a given one of the conditions C i in relation to the given condition reference C 0 and a given outcome reference E 0 ; (c) output means for providing a graphical output plotting each Ψ j .i -Ψ j .0 as a function of y j for the given C i .
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising: means for substituting a new condition reference C' 0 for the given condition reference C 0 , so that the device may provide a new graphical output of statistical effects in relation to the new condition reference C' 0 and the given outcome reference E 0 .
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising: means for substituting a new outcome reference E' 0 for the given outcome reference E 0 so that the device may provide a new graphical output of statistical effects in relation to the given condition reference C 0 and the new outcome reference E' 0 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising: prediction means for determining the expected outcome score associated with the given condition C i ; and wherein the output means includes means for displaying the expected outcome score on the graphical output.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein the prediction means includes means for determining the expected outcome score as a model-based expectation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 4, wherein the prediction means includes means for determining the expected outcome score as the conventional probability-based conditional expectation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
99 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising: model assessment means for calculating, using a new model, the new relative likelihood quantity, Ψ' j .i -Ψ' j .0 as a function of any given score y j associated with the previously selected model for a given condition C i in relation to the given condition reference C 0 and outcome reference E 0 ; and wherein the output means includes means for displaying on the graphical output the new quantity determined for the given y j ; so that assumptions imposed by the selected model may be visually evaluated.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
81 words
A device according to claim 1, further comprising: processing means for determining the effects of a given condition as contributions from a plurality of factors collectively constituting the condition; and wherein the output means includes means for plotting separately the contribution of each factor as a partial effect in a display similar to that of the given condition, so that the sum of the slopes of the partial effects lines equals the slope of the effects line for the given condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A device according to claim 8, further comprising: prediction means for determining the expected partial outcome score associated with a given factor; and wherein the output means includes means for displaying the expected partial outcome score in the display.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein the prediction means includes means for determining the expected outcome score as a model-based expectation.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 10, wherein the outcome E is continuous.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 10, wherein the outcome E is categorical.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein the prediction means includes means for determining the expected outcome score as the conventional probability-based expectation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 13, wherein the outcome E is continuous.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 13, wherein the outcome E is categorical.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein the outcome E is continuous.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 9, wherein the outcome E is categorical.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the outcome E is continuous.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the outcome E is categorical.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
158 words
A device for graphical display of statistical effects of different conditions C i (i=1, . . . ,I) on a categorical or continuous outcome E, based on a matrix A associating conditions C i , (i=1, . . . ,I) with observed outcome E j , the device comprising: (a) matrix storage means for storing the values from Matrix A provided as an input; (b) calculating means for calculating, using a selected model, the slope of the linear plot of the relative likelihood Ψ j .i -Ψ j .0 as a function of a score x i , associated with a corresponding one of the conditions C i , for a given outcome E j in relation to the given condition reference C 0 and a given outcome reference E 0 ; (c) output means for providing a graphical output plotting each Ψhd j.i-Ψ j .0 as a function of x i for the given E j .
Claim 22
Independent Claim
158 words
A device for graphical display of statistical effects of different conditions C i (i=1, . . . ,I) on a categorical or continuous outcome E, based on a matrix A associating conditions C i , (i=1, . . . ,I) with observed outcome E j , the device comprising: (a) matrix storage means for storing the values from Matrix A provided as an input; (b) calculating means for calculating, using a selected model, the slope of the linear plot of the relative likelihood Ψ j .i -Ψ j .0 as a function of a score x i , associated with a corresponding one of the conditions C i , for a given outcome E j in relation to the given condition reference C 0 and a given outcome reference E 0 ; (c) output means for providing a graphical output plotting each Ψhd j.i-Ψ j .0 as a function of x i for the given E j .
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
55 words
A device according to claim 20, further comprising: means for substituting a new condition reference C' 0 for the given condition reference C 0 , so that the device may provide a new graphical output of statistical effects in relation to the new condition reference C' 0 and the given outcome reference E 0 .
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
54 words
A device according to claim 20 further comprising: means for substituting a new outcome reference E' 0 for the given outcome reference E 0 so that the device may provide a new graphical output of statistical effects in relation to the given condition reference C 0 and the new outcome reference E' 0 .
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
99 words
A device according to claim 20, further comprising: model assessment means for calculating, using a new model, the new relative likelihood quantity, Ψ' j .i -Ψ' j .0 as a function of any given score x i associated with the previously selected model for a given outcome E j in relation to the given condition reference C 0 and outcome reference E 0 ; and wherein the output means includes means for displaying on the graphical output the new quantity determined for the given x i ; so that assumptions imposed by the selected model may be visually evaluated.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
81 words
A device according to claim 20, further comprising: processing means for determining the effects of a given condition as contributions from a plurality of factors collectively constituting the condition; and wherein the output means includes means for plotting separately the contribution of each factor as a partial effect in a display similar to that of the given outcome, so that the sum of the slopes of the partial effects lines equals the slope of the effects line for the given outcome.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
12 words
A device according to claim 20, wherein the outcome E is continuous.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A device according to claim 20, wherein the outcome E is categorical.
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