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Multivariate linear regression (least-squares means) was used to identify independent factors associated with HRQOL in the statistical models; analyses included variables noted from the literature as potentially associated with quality of life (e.g.
Phylogenetic analysis was carried out using the maximum likelihood, neighbor-joining and least-squares methods [ 36, 37].
Phylogenetic analysis was carried out using the maximum-likelihood, neighbor-joining and least-squares methods [ 49, 50].
The model was estimated using the usual least-squares assumptions, where the dependent variable, y , was an indicator variable for CCl 4 toxicity.
Briefly, this process involved the construction of a least-squares tree using the FITCH program or a neighbor-joining tree using the NEIGHBOR program (both from the Phylip package) [ 38], followed by local rearrangement using the Protml program of the Molphy package [ 37] to arrive at the maximum likelihood (ML) tree.