Article
Analysis of familial aggregation studies with complex ascertainment schemes.
Statistics in medicine - 30 Oct 2008
Matthews Abigail G, Finkelstein Dianne M, Betensky Rebecca A
Abstract excerpt
Familial aggregation studies are a common first step in the identification of genetic determinants of disease. If aggregation is found, more refined genetic studies may be undertaken. Complex ascertainment schemes are frequently employed to ensure that the sample contains a sufficient number of families with multiple affected members, as required to detect aggregation. For example, an eligibility criterion for a...
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