Table 4.
Bayesian model selection based on DIC
| Model | Random effects | D̄ | pD | DIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restricted | Intercept only | 11593.6 | 1507.02 | 13100.6 |
| Intercept, age, tumor size | 11154.2 | 1555.14 | 12709.3 | |
| General | Intercept only | 11620.9 | 1431.46 | 13051.7 |
| Intercept, age, tumor size | 10378.2 | 1631.73 | 12009.9 | |