Table 4 Optimal MCRS identified by the Gini coefficient in the Northeastern USA benchmark data
From: Using Gini coefficient to determining optimal cluster reporting sizes for spatial scan statistics
# counties | % pop in cluster | Optimal MRCS (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
600 cases | 6000 cases | ||
Rural | |||
1 | 0.01 | 1 | 1 |
4 | 0.5 | 1 | 1 |
8 | 0.7 | 1 | 2 |
16 | 1.2 | 1 | 2 |
Urban | |||
1 | 2.7 | 3 | 3 |
4 | 3.6 | 10 | 10 |
8 | 10.0 | 20 | 25 |
16 | 25.8 | 40 | 30 |
Mixed | |||
1 | 2.4 | 6 | 3 |
4 | 2.8 | 5 | 5 |
8 | 3.8 | 6 | 6 |
16 | 5.7 | 6 | 6 |