the function the value of which for a given argument between –1 and 1 is the angle in radians (between –π/2 and π/2), the sine of which is that argument: the inverse of the sine function
Abbreviation: arcsin
Examples of 'arcsine' in a sentence
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Re-infection rates were meta-analysed using random-effect models after arcsine transformation.
Setor K. Kunutsor, Vikki Wylde, Andrew D. Beswick, Michael R. Whitehouse, Ashley W.Blom 2019, 'One- and two-stage surgical revision of infected shoulder prostheses following arthroplastysurgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis', Scientific Reportshttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s41598-018-36313-3. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
We performed a meta-analysis for proportions using the arcsine transformation in random effects model.
Seyed-Moayed Alavian, Seyed Vahid Tabatabaei, Bita Behnava, Mario Rizzetto 2012, 'Standard and pegylated interferon therapy of HDV infection: A systematic review andmeta- analysis', Journal of Research in Medical Scienceshttp://www.jmsjournal.net/article.asp?issn=1735-1995;year=2012;volume=17;issue=10;spage=967;epage=974;aulast=Alavian. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In this example, we find arcsine transformation provides more appropriate results than logit transformation.
Matthew J. Rousseau, John C. Evans 2017, 'Key statistical assumptions and methods in one-arm meta-analyses with binary endpointsand low event rates, including a real-life example in the area of endoscopic colonicstenting', Cogent Medicinehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2017.1334318. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)