Statistical methods in psychiatric genetics.

doi:10.1177/096228029800700305

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Statistical methods in psychiatric genetics.

Statistical methods in medical research - 1 Sept 1998

Sham P C

Abstract excerpt

Most psychiatric disorders are determined by the complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors. Aetiological research into these complex disorders raises many different questions which require a variety of statistical methods. These include survival analysis for the estimation of mo...

Topics

Chromosome Mapping
Epidemiologic Methods
Female
Genetic Linkage
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Humans
Male
Mental Disorders
Models, Genetic

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