In this paper the usage of a stochastic optimization algorithm as a model search tool is proposed for the Bayesian variable selection problem in generalized linear models. Combining aspects of three well known stochastic optimization algorithms, namely, simulated annealing, genetic algorithm and...

The measurement and improvement of the quality of health care are important areas of current research and development. A judgement of appropriateness of medical outcomes in hospital quality-of-care studies must depend on an assessment of patient sickness at admission to hospital. Indicators of...