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Mixed-effects variance components models for biometric family analyses.

John J McArdle1, Carol A Prescott

  • 1Department of Psychology, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089, USA.

Behavior Genetics
|September 27, 2005
PubMed
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This study compares biometric path analysis models (PAM) and variance components models (VCM) for family data. It shows mixed effect multilevel algorithms (MEMA) can program VCM, offering advantages for complex biometric analyses.

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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Genetics
  • Quantitative Genetics
  • Biometric Modeling

Background:

  • Biometric analyses of twin and family data commonly employ path analysis models (PAM) and variance components models (VCM).
  • Methodological research suggests benefits of using linear structural equation model algorithms (SEMA) and mixed effect multilevel algorithms (MEMA).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To elucidate similarities and differences between PAM, VCM, SEMA, and MEMA in biometric analyses.
  • To demonstrate the practical implementation and comparative advantages of different modeling approaches for genetic and environmental influences.

Main Methods:

  • Algebraic comparison of biometric PAM and VCM for family data.
  • Demonstration of equivalent parameter estimates using SEMA programs for PAM and VCM.

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  • Programming biometric VCM models using MEMA software (e.g., SAS PROC MIXED).
  • Expansion to include covariates, interactions, and multiple relatives within families.

    • Main Results:

    • Algebraic equivalence established between biometric PAM and VCM for family data.
    • SEMA programs yield equivalent phenotypic and biometric parameter estimates for both PAM and VCM.
    • Biometric VCM models are programmable using MEMA software, unlike PAM.
    • MEMA software demonstrates flexibility in handling complex models with covariates, missing data, and varying observations.

    Conclusions:

    • Biometric VCM models offer greater flexibility and are readily implementable with MEMA software compared to PAM.
    • MEMA provides a powerful and flexible platform for complex biometric analyses, including those with measured covariates and multiple relatives.
    • Understanding the equivalence and implementation differences between SEMA and MEMA is crucial for advanced biometric research.