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Multistage Model |
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| P(d) = 1 – exp[-(q0 + q1d + q2d2 +
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| q1 – coefficient of linear term |
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| q1* – upper 95% confidence limit of q1 |
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| – also called Slope Factor (SF) |
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| – used by EPA for carcinogenic potency |
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