MAE is commonly used in various epidemiological applications, such as:
1. Disease Surveillance: Evaluating the accuracy of models that predict the incidence and spread of infectious diseases like influenza or COVID-19. 2. Chronic Disease Forecasting: Assessing models that predict the prevalence of chronic conditions such as diabetes or cardiovascular diseases. 3. Health Economics: Estimating the accuracy of models that predict healthcare costs and resource needs.
