A comparison of methods for estimating the random effects distribution of a linear mixed model

This article reviews various recently suggested approaches to estimate the random effects distribution in a linear mixed model, i.e. (1) the smoothing by roughening approach of Shen and Louis,1 (2) the semi-non-parametric approach of Zhang and Davidian,2 (3) the heterogeneity model of Verbeke and Le...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Statistical methods in medical research 2010-12, Vol.19 (6), p.575-600
Hauptverfasser:	Ghidey, Wendimagegn, Lesaffre, Emmanuel, Verbeke, Geert
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biostatistics Data Interpretation, Statistical Dental Plaque Index Heterogeneity Humans Linear Models Longitudinal Studies Random effects Simulation
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