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Robust regression for clustered data with application to binary responses.

J S Preisser1, B F Qaqish

  • 1Section on Biostatistics, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157-1063, USA. jpreisse@rc.phs.wfubmc.edu

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Resistant generalized estimating equations (REGEE) provide robust statistical analysis by downweighting unusual data points. This method enhances the reliability of parameter estimates and fitted values in correlated data analysis.

Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis

Background:

  • Generalized estimating equations (GEE) are widely used for analyzing longitudinal or clustered data.
  • Standard GEE methods are sensitive to outliers and influential observations, potentially biasing results.
  • Robust statistical methods are needed to ensure reliable analysis in the presence of data anomalies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a generalized procedure for estimating equations that is resistant to influential data points.
  • To develop a robust method that provides reliable parameter estimates and fitted values.
  • To address the limitations of standard GEE in handling unusual observations in correlated data.

Main Methods:

  • A generalization of GEE, termed resistant generalized estimating equations (REGEE), is proposed.

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  • REGEE incorporates weights into the estimating equations to downweight influential observations or clusters.
  • Influential observations are identified and downweighted based on their leverage or residual values.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed REGEE method yields parameter estimates and fitted values that are resistant to influential data.
    • Application to a correlated binary regression example demonstrated the effectiveness of REGEE.
    • The method was applied to data from 137 elderly patients with urinary incontinence from 38 medical practices.

    Conclusions:

    • REGEE offers a robust alternative to standard GEE for analyzing correlated data with potential outliers.
    • The downweighting of influential observations enhances the stability and accuracy of statistical inferences.
    • This approach is valuable for epidemiological and clinical studies where data quality may vary.