Table 15 Describes the variables included in each mixed-effects model.
Variables | ||
|---|---|---|
Model (goal) | Fixed effects | Random effect (random intercept) |
A | Tumor volume in percentage Year of the pathology report Proportion of positive slides The total number of slides Gleason grade made by the pathologists | Pathologists |
B | Tumor volume in percentage Year of the pathology report Proportion of positive slides The total number of slides Pathologists | Gleason grade made by the pathologists |
C | Tumor volume in percentage Year of the pathology report Proportion of positive slides Gleason grade made by AI | Pathologists |
D | Tumor stage (pT) Locoregional lymph node metastases status (pN) Cancer proximity to prostate capsule Gleason grade made by the pathologists/by AI Tumor volume in percentage Proportion of positive slides | Pathologists |
