A Comparison of Logistic Regression, Classification and Regression Tree, and Neural Networks Models in Predicting Violent Re-Offending

Previous studies that have compared logistic regression (LR), classification and regression tree (CART), and neural networks (NNs) models for their predictive validity have shown inconsistent results in demonstrating superiority of any one model. The three models were tested in a prospective sample...

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Authors: Liu, Yuan Y. (Author) ; Yang, Mingshi 1660-1736 (Author) ; Ramsay, Malcolm (Author) ; Li, Xiao S. (Author) ; Coid, Jeremy W. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2011
In: Journal of quantitative criminology
Year: 2011, Volume: 27, Issue: 4, Pages: 547-573
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Keywords:
HCR-20
Classification and regression tree
Neural networks
Risk Assessment
Violence reconviction