Analyzing censored data requires specialized statistical techniques:
Kaplan-Meier Estimator: This non-parametric method estimates the survival function from censored data, providing a stepwise plot of survival probabilities over time. Cox Proportional-Hazards Model: This semi-parametric model assesses the association between predictor variables and the hazard rate, accommodating both censored and uncensored data. Parametric Models: These models assume a specific distribution for survival times (e.g., exponential, Weibull) and can handle censored data within that framework.
