What's the difference between apocrypha and tobit?

Apocrypha


Definition:

  • (n. pl.) Something, as a writing, that is of doubtful authorship or authority; -- formerly used also adjectively.
  • (n. pl.) Specif.: Certain writings which are received by some Christians as an authentic part of the Holy Scriptures, but are rejected by others.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The number of characters affected ranges from 3 to 11, depending on the inclusion of the Apocrypha, the definition of suicide adopted and the version of the death accepted when there is more than one account.
  • (2) Beside the Old and New Testaments, some Apocrypha have to be discussed for their content about this subject.
  • (3) Beside Old and New Testaments, some Apocryphas have to be discussed for their contents about this subject.

Tobit


Definition:

  • (n.) A book of the Apocrypha.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Tobit estimators are used since many observations have zero expenditures.
  • (2) Data about the demand for primary health care, collected in a group practice of more than 10,000 individuals, were analyzed by Probit and Tobit techniques.
  • (3) Tobit analysis showed the relationship between volume and mortality to be significant, accounting for 30-40% of the observed variation in mortality rates.
  • (4) The 1-limit tobit model was used to analyzed the number of partners and acts of intercourse.
  • (5) Ordinary Least Squares (multiple regressions), two-limit Tobits, and two-part models are used to assess the statistical and practical significance of possible covariates.
  • (6) Econometric results, using TOBIT estimation procedures, support the importance of both types of variables in explaining WTP across all 10 hazards.
  • (7) Condom use was analyzed with a 2-limit tobit model.
  • (8) This study relied on Tobit and weighted least-squares analysis to examine the determinants of hospital mean length of stay and transfer rates to skilled and intermediate care homes for selected diagnosis-related groups (DRGs) with high levels of postacute service use.
  • (9) Tobit analysis was used to examine the factors associated with multiple nursing home entries and total days per year spent in a nursing home.
  • (10) In addition, Tobit analysis was introduced as a method to analyze the relationship between volume and mortality.
  • (11) The method is called genetic Tobit factor analysis (GTFA) and is an extension of the Tobit factor analysis model developed by Muthén (Br.
  • (12) In addition, Tobit analysis allowed construction of a model to predict mortality rates, given specific volumes of patients.

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