Visualising statistical models using dynamic nomograms

Amirhossein Jalali, Alberto Alvarez-Iglesias, Davood Roshan, John Newell

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Abstract

Translational Statistics proposes to promote the use of Statistics within research and improve the communication of statistical findings in an accurate and accessible manner to diverse audiences. When statistical models become more complex, it becomes harder to evaluate the role of explanatory variables on the response. For example, the interpretation and communication of the effect of predictors in regression models where interactions or smoothing splines are included can be challenging. Informative graphical representations of statistical models play a critical translational role; static nomograms are one such useful tool to visualise statistical models. In this paper, we propose the use of dynamic nomogram as a translational tool which can accommodate models of increased complexity. In theory, all models appearing in the literature could be accompanied by the corresponding dynamic nomogram to translate models in an informative manner. The R package presented will facilitate this communication for a variety of linear and non-linear models.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0225253
Pages (from-to)e0225253
JournalPLoS ONE
Volume14
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2019
Externally publishedYes

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