ROCR: visualizing classifier performance in R

Bioinformatics. 2005 Oct 15;21(20):3940-1. doi: 10.1093/bioinformatics/bti623. Epub 2005 Aug 11.

Abstract

ROCR is a package for evaluating and visualizing the performance of scoring classifiers in the statistical language R. It features over 25 performance measures that can be freely combined to create two-dimensional performance curves. Standard methods for investigating trade-offs between specific performance measures are available within a uniform framework, including receiver operating characteristic (ROC) graphs, precision/recall plots, lift charts and cost curves. ROCR integrates tightly with R's powerful graphics capabilities, thus allowing for highly adjustable plots. Being equipped with only three commands and reasonable default values for optional parameters, ROCR combines flexibility with ease of usage.

Availability: http://rocr.bioinf.mpi-sb.mpg.de. ROCR can be used under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Running within R, it is platform-independent.

Contact: tobias.sing@mpi-sb.mpg.de.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Computer Graphics*
  • Data Interpretation, Statistical*
  • Pattern Recognition, Automated / methods*
  • Programming Languages*
  • ROC Curve*
  • Software Validation*
  • Software*
  • User-Computer Interface*