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Computational aspects of analysing random effects/longitudinal models.

D B Rubin1

  • 1Department of Statistics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Statistics in Medicine
|October 1, 1992
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New computational methods simplify complex random effects and longitudinal models. This review introduces techniques extending the EM algorithm for robust data analysis in medical and biopharmaceutical fields.

Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Computational Biology
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Random effects and longitudinal models are increasingly utilized in medical and biopharmaceutical data analysis due to their flexibility.
  • Traditional statistical methods often struggle with fitting these complex models.
  • Advancements in computational methods offer new solutions for model inference.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce newer computational techniques for analyzing random effects and longitudinal models.
  • To present these methods as extensions of the Expectation-Maximization (EM) algorithm.
  • To classify these extensions into large-sample iterative, large-sample simulation, and small-sample simulation approaches.

Main Methods:

  • The review describes computational techniques as extensions of the EM algorithm.

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  • Methods are categorized into three types based on sample size and simulation approach.
  • Focus is on practical inference for complex statistical models.

    • Main Results:

    • The EM algorithm serves as a foundation for advanced computational methods.
    • Extensions address challenges in fitting complex longitudinal and random effects models.
    • Categorization aids in understanding the applicability of different simulation and iterative techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Newer computational methods, particularly extensions of the EM algorithm, facilitate the analysis of complex random effects and longitudinal data.
    • These techniques offer practical solutions for medical and biopharmaceutical research.
    • Understanding the classification of methods (iterative, large-sample simulation, small-sample simulation) is key for appropriate application.