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Regressing out variables in pearson residual normalization (SCTransform)

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Description

What kind of feature would you like to request?

Additional function parameters / changed functionality / changed defaults?

Please describe your wishes

Perhaps the regress_out function within the Pearson residual normalization pipeline would be beneficial.

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Research direction

Start by inspecting the regress_out function within the Pearson residual normalization pipeline and the surrounding SCTransform entry point. Clarify which variables, parameters, and behavior should be supported, then add tests that define the intended regression results.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
bioinformatics
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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