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On Scan Statistics Through the Finite Markov Chain Imbedding Approach
This chapter provides a short review of the finite Markov chain imbedding approach for studying the distributions of discrete scan statistics,...
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Shocks, Scans, and Reliability Systems
This chapter summarizes the close connection between one of the widely studied shock models known as δ-shock model and runs/scans. Under discrete...
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Scan Statistics for Detecting a Local Change in Model Parameters for Normal Data
In this chapter, we review the testing procedures that have been investigated in the scientific literature for detecting a local change in the...
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Quality (Q) Measures
This chapter considers various “quality” measures of test outcome which can be derived from the 2 × 2 contingency tableContingency table, that is...
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Number Needed (Reciprocal) Measures and Their Combinations as Likelihoods
This chapter considers various “number needed” (reciprocal or multiplicative inverse) measures of test outcome which can be derived from the basic...
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Introduction
This chapter describes the basic fourfold, 2 × 2, contingency tableContingency table, cross-classifying actual and predicted classes, and introduces...
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Wilcoxon Rank Sum Scan Statistics for Continuous Data with Outliers
In this chapter, we investigate the performance of several Wilcoxon rank sum scan statistics in detecting a local change in population mean, in the...
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Unitary Measures
This chapter considers unitary measures of test outcome which can be derived from the 2 × 2 contingency tableContingency table. In different...
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Other Measures, Other Tables
This chapter considers other measures which may be relevant to 2 × 2 contingency tablesContingency table. Firstly, methods to combine test results...
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Nearest Neighbors of Multivariate Runs
We investigate the joint distributions of the number of nearest neighbor contacts between different objects in the context of runs-related statistics...
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Classification of Metrics of Binary Classification
By way of conclusion, this chapter looks at possible ways to classify the various measures of binary classification which have been detailed in the...
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Paired Measures
This chapter considers many of the standard paired measures of discrimination which can be derived from the basic 2 × 2 contingency tableContingency...
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Graphing Methods
This chapter considers graphing methods to illustrate some of the results forthcoming from the 2 × 2 contingency tableContingency table, in...
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Paired Complementary Measures
This chapter considers complementary paired measures of discrimination which can be derived from the 2 × 2 contingency tableContingency table,...
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Physiological Responses to Sedentary Behaviour
Sedentary behaviours—i.e. ‘too much sitting as distinct from too little exercise’—are ubiquitous in modern societies. Accumulating epidemiological...
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Approaches to Decrease Sedentary Behaviour Among the Elderly
The elderly are one of the most sedentary segments of the population and they have the highest rates of chronic acquired disease and disability....
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Ergonomic Support for Physiologically Correct Sitting
The need to work from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to numerous musculoskeletal conditions, especially those of the spine. Whereas...
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Genetics of Sedentariness
This section will review the available literature on the genetics of sedentary behaviour. First, the classical twin design will be outlined, and the...
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Interventions Directed at Reducing Sedentary Behaviour in Persons with Pre-Existing Disease or Disability
This chapter reviews evidence from intervention studies targeting the reduction of sedentary behaviours among persons with pre-existing disease or...
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Sedentary Behaviour and Depression
Depressive symptoms are known to adversely influence longevity and well-being. In particular, depression is independently associated with...