/ncc-evaluation

Github repository for the publication "Weighted metrics are required when evaluating the performance of prediction models in nested case-control cohorts"

Primary LanguageR

README

What is this repository for?

  • This repository contains the scripts to reproduce the real-world illustration of the publication entitled: Weighted metrics are required when evaluating the performance of prediction models in nested case-control cohorts.
  • v.0.0

How do I get set up?

  • Summary of set up:

The results in the publication can be reproduced with the script: Real-world illustration/2023_03_03 RW1 Realworld illustration.R

This script loads two auxilliary scripts:

Auxilliary Scripts/2023_03_03 Weighted performance metrics functions.R : This script contains functions to run all weighted performance metrics.

Auxilliary Scripts/2023_03_07 NCC cohorts functions.R: This script contains functions to derive NCC cohorts and evaluate them using weighted metrics.


  • Configuration:

Versions of R and R packages are mentioned in the original publication.

  • Dependencies:

All R packages needed are in script: Real-world illustration/2023_03_03 RW1 Realworld illustration.R

  • Database configuration:

The data used for this real-world illustration are stored at the Dermatology Department of the Erasmus Medical Center and has protected access.

  • Deployment instructions:

Run Real-world illustration/2023_03_03 RW1 Realworld illustration.R

Contribution guidelines

  • Code+Writing tests: Barbara Rentroia Pacheco
  • Code review: Domenico Bellomo

Who do I talk to?

  • Repo owner or admin: Barbara Rentroia Pacheco