Is an OPLS-DA Model with a Q2Y Value of Around 0.2 Considered Reliable in the Case of a Small Sample Size?
Q2Y Value as a Critical Metric for Evaluating the Predictive Performance of OPLS-DA Models
1. Understanding the Q2Y Value
The Q2Y value is widely used in OPLS-DA to assess the predictive performance of a model. A higher Q2Y value (close to 1) indicates strong predictive reliability, whereas a lower Q2Y value suggests poor predictive performance. Typically, a Q2Y value above 0.5 is deemed acceptable for model validation.
2. Impact of Small Sample Sizes on Q2Y Values
When working with small sample sizes, Q2Y values tend to be unstable, often due to model overfitting or the inability of the sample to represent the full variability of the dataset. Consequently, a Q2Y value as low as 0.2 generally indicates weak predictive performance and may not be suitable for drawing robust scientific conclusions.
3. Recommendations for Model Utilization
For models exhibiting low Q2Y values, particularly those derived from small sample sizes, additional validation or alternative approaches should be considered to enhance result reliability. Potential strategies include increasing the sample size, employing complementary statistical techniques, or integrating bioinformatics tools to strengthen the analysis.
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