COMPUTER-BASED PROCESSING AND ANALYSIS OF DATA IN ORAL HEALTH RESEARCH

Authors

  • Miroslav Tomić Autor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24867/16BE01Tomic

Keywords:

Oral health, Oral health of pregnant women, Data analysis, Prediction models

Abstract

This paper describes computer-based investigation of data in relation with oral health in pregnant women. Statistical and exploratory data analyses are described, followed by a description of data cleansing and transformation. The predictive models used are described, together with preparations that were made in order to run them. The obtained results are presented, as well as their possible interpretation.

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Published

2022-01-25

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Section

Electrotechnical and Computer Engineering