Pattern Classification and Diagnostic Decision

This chapter contains sections titled:

• Problem Statement

• Illustration of the Problem with Case-studies

• Pattern Classification

• Supervised Pattern Classification

• Unsupervised Pattern Classification

• Probabilistic Models and Statistical Decision

• Logistic Regression Analysis

• The Training and Test Steps

• Neural Networks

• Measures of Diagnostic Accuracy and Cost

• Reliability of Classifiers and Decisions

• Application: Normal versus Ectopic ECG Beats

• Application: Detection of Knee-joint Cartilage Pathology

• Remarks

• Study Questions and Problems

• Laboratory Exercises and Projects