Calibrating Parameters for Microsimulation Disease Models: A Review and Comparison of Different Goodness-of-Fit Criteria

Conclusions. The likelihood-based deviance criteria lead to accurate estimation of parameters under various circumstances. These criteria are recommended for calibration in microsimulation disease models in contrast with other commonly used criteria.

Source: Medical Decision Making - May 24, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: van der Steen, A., van Rosmalen, J., Kroep, S., van Hees, F., Steyerberg, E. W., de Koning, H. J., van Ballegooijen, M., Lansdorp-Vogelaar, I. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research