Correlation analysis of twin data with repeated measures based on generalized estimating equations

Genet Epidemiol. 1993;10(6):539-44. doi: 10.1002/gepi.1370100635.

Abstract

Repeated measures allow additional tests of common assumptions in twin correlation analysis. Analysis of log serum triglyceride level in NHLBI male twins using generalized estimating equations disclosed that the mean and variance shifted across exams, presumably because of changes in laboratory practice.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Coronary Disease / blood
  • Coronary Disease / genetics
  • Diseases in Twins / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Models, Genetic
  • Models, Statistical
  • Regression Analysis
  • Triglycerides / blood*
  • Twins / statistics & numerical data*

Substances

  • Triglycerides