Table 4.
Statistical significance (p-value) of successive terms in model for slope |
Spearman correlation for observed and predicted follow-up concentration |
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Modela | Predictors | DDE | PCB | DDE | PCB |
I | Intercept | n/a | n/a | 0.72 | 0.43 |
II | Log of initial concentration (ug/L) | 0.75 | <0.01 | 0.73 | 0.46 |
III | Weeks of lactation | 0.05 | <0.01 | 0.75 | 0.67 |
IV | Baseline BMI | <0.01 | 0.01 | 0.82 | 0.72 |
V | Percent change in body fat | 0.07 | 0.01 | 0.83 | 0.75 |
Each model includes all variables from the preceding model