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Table 3 Summary of linear regression analyses for per encounter hole passage probability (y) for rectangular holes on the roof and for rectangular, round and triangular holes on the sides

From: How many holes is too many? A prototype tool for estimating mosquito entry risk into damaged bed nets

Model

Coefficient (b)

p value

R2

Roof, rectangular holes

 y = a + b × length

1.445E−03

0.07856

0.0673

 y = a + b × width

2.514E−02

<0.001

0.8122

 y = a + b × ln (width)

3.434E−01

<0.001

0.8621

 y = a + b × perimeter

9.759E−04

0.0103

0.1678

 y = a + b × area

1.643E−04

<0.001

0.3920

Side, rectangular holes

 y = a + b × length

1.479E−03

0.0476

0.1650

 y = a + b × width

1.134E−02

<0.001

0.7187

 y = a + b × ln (width)

3.020E−01

<0.001

0.9256

 y = a + b × perimeter

8.557E−04

0.00705

0.3176

 y = a + b × area

5.312E−05

<0.001

0.5075

Side, triangular holes

 y = a + b × mean width

0.009

0.21

0.89

 y = a + b × ln (mean width)

2.430E−01

0.14

0.95

Side, round holes

 y = a + b × diameter

3.192E−01

0.0025

0.99

 y = a + b × ln (diameter)

3.192E−01

0.0025

0.99