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Table 1 Characteristics of datasets used for selecting CpGs stably predictive of gestational age

From: Stability selection enhances feature selection and enables accurate prediction of gestational age using only five DNA methylation sites

Characteristic

Dataset 1 n = 956

Dataset 2 n = 1182

Combined n = 2138

GA in days

Mean (SD)

279.9 (10.8)

279.7 (11.6)

279.8 (11.2)

Median

281

282

281

Range

216–300

228–300

216–300

Sex (male), n (%)

470 (49%)

569 (48%)

1039 (49%)

  1. GA gestational age, SD standard deviation