| abstract |
A method that analyzes mass spectra using a digital computer is disclosed. The method includes entering into a digital computer a data set (27) obtained from mass spectra from a plurality of samples. Each sample is, or is to be assigned to a class within a class set having two or more classes (30) and each class is characterized by a different biological status. A classification model (54) is then formed. The classification model discriminates between classes in the class set. |