However, the augmented state vector and the corresponding change of primary variables are not suitable for the application of MS because the optimization problem formulation must change according to the change of variables.
The food pattern scores resulting from the addition of waist circumference, SI, and HDL cholesterol to our primary response variables were not associated with diabetes in a consistent manner, substantiating the critical role of PAI-1 and fibrinogen in this pathway (data not shown).
All first order interaction terms with the primary explanatory variable were not statistically significant and therefore not included in the model.
Almost all feedlots had a dirt surface, used feed bunks for feeding (as opposed to feeding on the dirt/floor), fed corn as their primary concentrate, had no cover for the cattle, and used wells as their primary water source; these variables are not included in the logistic regression model due to a lack of variation.
Primary variables were summarized using descriptive statistics.
On the contrary, a larger p value indicates that the changes in the predictive variables are not associated with changes in the primary variable.
It is revealed that the GLT, in spite of having higher number of primary variables, is unable to yield accurate prediction not only for the transverse shear stresses, but also for global responses like displacements under mechanical loading and natural frequencies.
The number of ventilator-free days, which was the primary outcome variable, was not different between groups.
The primary effect variable was not normally distributed in both groups, and was tested by Mann-Whitney U-test.
Problems with missing data for the primary outcome variable are not uncommon, nevertheless it is considered important to base conclusions on the results of analysis by intention to treat [ 49].
