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Part II: A Step-by-Step Guide to Latent Class Analysis
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Latent class analysis (LCA) offers a powerful analytical approach for categorizing groups (or “classes”) within a heterogenous population. LCA identifies these hidden classes by a set of predefined features, known as “indicators”. Unlike many other grouping analytical approaches, LCA derives classes using a probabilistic approach. In this first paper, we describe the common applications of LCA, and outline its advantages over other analytical subgrouping methods.
Determining intent behind poisoning suicides
Letters Open Access Kayvan Aflaki and Joel Ray CMAJ April 26, 2021 193 (17) E622; DOI: https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.78591 We thank Liu and colleagues for their article that described important temporal patterns about suicide in Canada.1 The decline observed in the age-standardized rate of suicide by poisoning leads us to wonder whether this may be because of misclassification of such suicides.
Diving into a healthier lifestyle today | The Medium
Swimming is an activity with several physical and mental health benefits. In all forms of swimming, the participant remains supine and floating in a body of water. They coordinate the movement of several muscles of the body with a rhythmic breathing pattern to propel themselves a particular distance. There are several methods by which this can be performed called strokes. Strokes that are recognized in the realm of sport include the front stroke, the backstroke, the breaststroke, and the butterfly.
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