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Some large-sample distribution-free estimators and tests for multivariate partially incomplete data from two

J M Lachin1

  • 1Department of Statistics/Computer and Information Systems, George Washington University, Rockville, MD 20852.

Statistics in Medicine
|June 30, 1992
PubMed
Summary

This study introduces distribution-free methods for analyzing repeated measures data with missing values, offering alternatives to traditional MANOVA and ANOVA F-tests for two groups. These novel procedures enable robust estimation and testing of group differences in complex datasets.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Multivariate Analysis

Background:

  • Repeated measures over time are common in multivariate observations.
  • Traditional methods like MANOVA F-test and ANOVA F-test require complete, normally distributed samples.
  • Handling randomly missing observations in such analyses is a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present alternative distribution-free procedures for analyzing K repeated measures in two groups, accommodating randomly missing observations.
  • To provide robust statistical methods that do not rely on normality assumptions.
  • To offer methods for estimating the magnitude and testing group differences in complex, incomplete datasets.

Main Methods:

  • Description of distribution-free procedures for K and 1 degrees of freedom (d.f.).

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  • Inclusion of large-sample analysis of means, Wei and Lachin multivariate Wilcoxon test, and Hodges-Lehmann estimator.
  • Utilization of multivariate U-statistic and generalized least squares (GLS) for estimation and testing.
  • Introduction of covariate stratified-adjusted GLS estimates and tests for homogeneity (interaction).

    • Main Results:

    • Development of K-variate distribution-free estimates of group differences.
    • Implementation of K d.f. omnibus T2-like tests and 1 d.f. tests for restricted hypotheses.
    • Demonstration of a multivariate one-sided test of stochastic ordering and a test of general association.
    • Successful illustration with repeated cholesterol measurements, stratified by sex, showing combined group differences over time and strata.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed distribution-free methods effectively handle randomly missing observations in repeated measures analyses.
    • These methods provide robust estimates and tests for group differences, suitable for non-normally distributed data.
    • The approach allows for comprehensive analysis, including interactions and stratified adjustments, enhancing the understanding of treatment effects.