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Table 3 Computing TP, FP and FN for Segment-Based comparison

From: An evaluation of copy number variation detection tools for cancer using whole exome sequencing data

Amplification

BenchSeg CNV > thr

BenchSeg CNV < thr

TestSeg CNV > thr

TP if they have overlap >80% of TestSeg

FP if they have overlap >80% of TestSeg

TestSeg CNV < thr

FN if they have overlap >80% of TestSeg

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Deletion

BenchSeg CNV < − thr

BenchSeg CNV > −thr

TestSeg CNV < −thr

TP if they have overlap >80% of TestSeg

FN if they have overlap >80% of TestSeg

TestSeg CNV > −thr

FN if they have overlap >80% of TestSeg

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