On Tue, 30 Sep 2003 09:24:20 -0400
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> Is there a function in R which performs stepwise estimation in ways similar
> to SAS/STATA (i.e., allows the analyst to specify the significance levels
> for removal/addition of terms).
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> I've been asked to evaluate two final models: one resulting from a
> backwards selection in R (stepAIC) and one resulting from a backwards
> selection using PROC LOGISTIC in SAS. The final terms are slightly
> different and I'm trying to understand the differences between the two
> packages (approaches) so I can explain why the final terms might be
> different.
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> Thanks for your help.
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> Marc
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Marc,
Stepwise variable selection doesn't work well for the sample size you are using.
Frank
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Frank E Harrell Jr Professor and Chair School of Medicine
Department of Biostatistics Vanderbilt University
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