• Journal of the Korean Statistical Society
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.77-91
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• 2007

This paper considers development of noninformative priors for the familial data when the families have equal number of offspring. Several noninformative priors including the widely used Jeffreys' prior as well as the different reference priors are derived. Also, a simultaneously-marginally-probability-matching prior is considered and probability matching priors are derived when the parameter of interest is inter- or intra-class correlation coefficient. The simulation study implemented by Gibbs sampler shows that two-group reference prior is slightly edge over the others in terms of coverage probability.

• 한국환경보건학회지
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• 제47권1호
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• pp.64-77
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• 2021

Objective: Biological monitoring of trace elements in human blood samples has become an important indicator of the health environment. The purpose of this study was to detect and evaluate multiple metal items in blood samples based on ICP-MS, to perform comparative evaluation with the existing analysis method, and to develop and verify a new method. Methods: 100 μL of whole blood from 80 healthy subjects was used to analyze ten metals (Sb, tAs, Cd, Pb, Mn, Hg, Mo, Ni, Se, Tl) using ICP-MS. Verification of the analysis method included calculation of linearity, accuracy, precision and detection limits. In addition, a comparative test with the conventional graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy (GF-AAS) method was performed. In the case of Pb, Cd, and Hg in whole blood, cross-analysis between Pb, Cd, and Hg analysis methods was performed to confirm the difference between the existing method and the new method (ICP-MS). Results: The coefficient of determination (R2) was 0.999 or higher in seven items and 0.995 or higher in three items. The Pb result showed that Pearson's correlation coefficient was very high at 0.983, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.966. The Cd result showed that Pearson's correlation coefficient was 0.917 between the existing method and the new analysis concentration value. Its intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.960, and there was no significant difference between the two groups. Hg had a low correlation at 0.687, and the intraclass correlation coefficient was 0.761, which was lower than that of Pb and Cd. The intra-day and inter-day accuracy of Pd and Cd were satisfactory, but Hg did not meet the criteria for both accuracy and precision when compared with the conventional analysis method. Conclusion: This study can be meaningful in that it proposes a more efficient and feasible analysis method by verifying a blood heavy metal concentration experiment using multiple simultaneous analyses. All samples were processed and analyzed using the new ICP-MS. It was confirmed that the agreement between the two methods was very high, with the agreement between the current and new methods being 0.769 to 0.998. This study proposes an efficient simultaneous methodology capable of analyzing multiple elements with small samples. In the future, studies of various applications and the reliability of ICP-MS analysis methods are required, and research on the verification of accurate, precise, and continuous analysis methods is required.

• Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.743-752
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• 2004

In this paper, we develop the Bayesian model selection procedure using the reference prior for comparing two nested model such as the independent and intraclass models using the distance or divergence between the two as the basis of comparison. A suitable criterion for this is the power divergence measure as introduced by Cressie and Read(1984). Such a measure includes the Kullback -Liebler divergence measures and the Hellinger divergence measure as special cases. For this problem, the power divergence measure turns out to be a function solely of $\rho$, the intraclass correlation coefficient. Also, this function is convex, and the minimum is attained at $\rho=0$. We use reference prior for $\rho$. Due to the duality between hypothesis tests and set estimation, the hypothesis testing problem can also be solved by solving a corresponding set estimation problem. The present paper develops Bayesian method based on the Kullback-Liebler and Hellinger divergence measures, rejecting $H_0:\rho=0$ when the specified divergence measure exceeds some number d. This number d is so chosen that the resulting credible interval for the divergence measure has specified coverage probability $1-{\alpha}$. The length of such an interval is compared with the equal two-tailed credible interval and the HPD credible interval for $\rho$ with the same coverage probability which can also be inverted into acceptance regions of $H_0:\rho=0$. Example is considered where the HPD interval based on the one-at- a-time reference prior turns out to be the shortest credible interval having the same coverage probability.

• 응용통계연구
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.89-102
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• 2014

본 연구에서는 질병관리본부에서 매년 조사하고 있는 지역사회 건강조사 자료를 이용하여 서울시 지역을 대상으로 개인의 흡연 여부에 대한 영향 요인을 확인하고 지역간 차이를 모형에 반영시키는 다수준 로지스틱 모형을 이용하여 분석하였다. 다수준 모형에서의 적합한 분석 모형의 수준을 결정하기 위해 ICC(intraclass correlation coefficient)와 프로파일링 분석, 수준별 모형의 예측정확도를 이용하였다. 제안된 모형들의 성능을 평가하기 위해 민감도, 특이도, 정확도를 구하고 ROC curve를 작성하였다. 결과적으로 지역사회 건강조사 자료와 같이 개인과 집단 변수를 동시에 고려할 수 있다면 다양한 다수준 모형의 적용이 가능하며 활용성이 높다는 것을 알 수 있었다.

• 대한물리치료과학회지
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• 제8권1호
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• pp.917-921
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• 2001

The purpose of this study was to examine the difference in measurements of passive range of motion(PROM) of shoulder when motions are assessed in sitting, as compared with supine and the intratester and intertester reliabilities for goniometric measurements of shoulder PROM using two different sizes of goniometers. * A thesis submitted to the committee of Graduate School of Public Health, Chungnam National University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Public Health conferred in February 2001. Fifty one adult male subjects were measured three times, in random order, for the six shoulder motions(flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, external rotation, and internal rotation) while sitting and supine by three different therapists. Data were analyzed to determine intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) and paired "t" values between trials for measurements with different goniometer and betweensitting and supine trials. There was statistical difference in measurement of shoulder motion between supine and sitting position and no statistical difference in goniometric type. The intratester intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for all motions ranged from .87 to .98. The ICCs for the intertester reliability of PROM measurements of all shoulder motion ranged from .26 to .89. These findings suggest that reliable measures of PROM of the shoulder can be obtained using standard goniometry in a proper position.

• 응용통계연구
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.15-27
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• 2019

데이터에 대한 신뢰도는 측정결과의 전반적인 일관성을 의미한다. 이러한 신뢰도는 분석결과에 영향을 미치므로 측정된 데이터에 대한 신뢰도를 평가하는 방법은 지속적으로 연구되고 있으며, 일반적으로 크론바흐의 알파 계수(Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ coefficient)나 급내상관계수(intraclass correlation coefficient; ICC) 등이 신뢰도 평가에 주로 이용되고 있다. 그러나 특정 개체를 입체적으로 표현하기 위해 3차원 좌표로 구성되는 데이터에 대해서는 기존의 신뢰도 평가 척도를 적용할 수 없다. 따라서 본 연구에서는 통계적 형상분석을 이용하여 측정된 3차원 좌표로부터 개체들의 형상정보를 추출하고 그들의 형상변동을 분해하여, 3차원 형상에 대한 신뢰도를 평가할 수 있는 측도를 제안하고자 한다.

• 한국운동역학회지
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.245-257
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• 2002

이 연구의 목적은 간단하고 실용적이며, 타당성, 신뢰성, 객관성이 높은 체전굴 유연성 측정 도구를 개발하는데 있으며, D여자 대학교의 스포츠학 전공 여대생 44명이 자발적으로 연구의 피검자로 참여하였다. 새 측정 도구의 신뢰도와 객관도 검사는 재검법의 평균 측정값을 사용하여 이원 혼합효과 모델에 의한 급내 상관 계수를 산출하였다. 검사자별 1차와 2차의 급내 상관 계수는 L은 R = .994, Y는 R=.993, 1차와 2차 검사의 L과 Y검사자간 급내 상관 계수는 R = .985, R=.986으로 모두 상관도가 아주 높은 것으로 나타났다. 새로 개발한 체전굴 측정 도구의 타당도 검증을 위하여 Leighton-flexometer-tests의 원리를 이용한 Takei 의 flexometer를 준거 검사 도구로 사용하였으며, 1차 검사와 2차 검사에서의 새로운 체전굴 유연성 측정 도구와 준거 검사 도구 측정값의 Pearson 적률 상관계수는 각각 r = .962와 r = .960로 1, 2차 검사 모두 아주 높은 상관도를 나타냈다. 결론적으로 본 연구에서 새로 개발한 체전굴 검사는 타당도, 신뢰도, 객관도가 매우 높고 실용적인 것으로 평가될 수 있음이 밝혀졌다.

• 동의신경정신과학회지
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• 제25권4호
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• pp.351-358
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• 2014

Objectives: This study was performed to evaluate the reliability and validity of the instrument of oriental medical evaluation for Hwa-byung. Methods: 97 participants diagnosed with Hwa-byung divided into 5 pattern identifications by the instrument on pattern identifications for Hwa-byung were tested by the instrument of oriental medical evaluation for Hwa-byung twice a week. Results: The intraclass correlation coefficient of the test-retest analysis of oriental medical evaluation for Hwa-byung had over moderate agreement. The intraclass correlation coefficient of test-retest analysis of evaluation index of symptoms had moderate agreement for the total symptoms, and fair agreement for the physical and mental symptoms. The validity analysis of the instrument represented a positive correlation in the pattern identification of stagnation of liver Gi, malfunction of gallbladder due to phlegm stagnation, and disharmony between heart and kidneys. Conclusions: The results showed that the reliability analysis of the instrument of oriental medical evaluation for Hwa-byung showed over moderate agreement, and validity analysis represented a positive correlation except for the pattern identification of flare-up of liver fire and deficiency of both Gi and blood.

• Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Science
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• 제7권2호
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• pp.61-66
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• 2018

Objective: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a condition that is characterized by patellar discomfort or pain that is aggravated during certain activities such as ascending/descending stairs. The Patellofemoral Disability Index (PDI) was developed to assess the effect of pain on functional activities in individuals with PFPS. The objectives of the current study were to determine the internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and validity of this index. Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: Forty-one subjects who had PFPS with a mean age of $28.8{\pm}5.0years$ and a mean body mass index of $25.6{\pm}4.7kg/m^2$ participated in the study. All subjects were concurrently enrolled in a clinical trial for which they were instructed to complete hamstring-resistance exercises for 4 weeks. Over the course of the intervention, they completed both the PDI and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at baseline after two weeks, and after four weeks. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess the criterion validity. Cronbach's ${\alpha}$ was used to examine the internal consistency. Intraclass correlation coefficients with 95% confidence interval were computed to examine test-retest reliability. Results: Subjects' responses within both the PDI and the ODI yielded Pearson correlation coefficient values that were positive and highly significant (range, 0.73-0.97; p<0.001). There was a high level of internal consistency (Cronbach's ${\alpha}{\geq}0.8$), with the exception of stair climbing (Cronbach's ${\alpha}=0.65$). Intraclass correlation ranged from 0.87 to 0.92, indicating high levels of test-retest reliability. Conclusions: The PDI is a valid, reliable, and feasible method of assessing pain and functional ability in patients with PFPS.

• International Journal of Internet, Broadcasting and Communication
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.65-72
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to assess the intra-tester and inter-tester reliability and validity of elbow flexion range of motion using a smart phone used by the general public. Thirty-one general people participated in this study. The range of motion in active elbow flexion was measured with a goniometer and smart phone over two times by two observers. The intra-taster and inter-tester reliability were evaluated using the intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC). The validity was measured by Pearson's correlation coefficient. The intra-observer reliability was good in all measured items ICC>0.900. The inter-observer reliability was high with ICC>0.806. All correlation coefficients of android app and goniometer were greater than 0.868 and showed a significant positive correlation (p<0.01). The range of motion measurement with a smart phone showed acceptable reliability. Therefore, using a smartphone to measure the range of motion of the elbow joint could provide convenience and economic benefits.