expprep2 {relsurv}

expprep2 function

Description

Helper calculation function using C code. Saved also as exp.prep (unexported function).

Usage

     expprep2(x, y,ratetable,status,times,fast=FALSE,ys,prec,cmp=F,netweiDM=FALSE)

Arguments

x

matrix of demographic covariates - each individual has one line

y

follow-up time for each individual (same length as nrow(x))

ratetable

rate table used for calculation

status

status for each individual (same length as nrow(x)!), not needed if we only need Spi, status needed for rs.surv

times

times at which we wish to evaluate the quantities, not needed if we only need Spi, times needed for rs.surv

fast

for mpp method only

ys

entry times (if empty, individuals are followed from time 0)

prec

deprecated

cmp

should cmpfast.C be used

netweiDM

should new netwei script be used

Details

Helper function used in rs.surv and other relsurv functions.

Value

List containing the calculated hazards and probabilities using the population mortality tables.

See Also

rs.surv