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Joint regression analysis of correlated data using Gaussian copulas.

Peter X-K Song1, Mingyao Li, Ying Yuan

  • 1Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3G1, Canada. song@uwaterloo.ca

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This study introduces a novel Gaussian copula joint modeling approach for analyzing correlated data. This method enhances regression coefficient estimation efficiency for continuous, discrete, and mixed outcomes compared to generalized estimating equations.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Econometrics

Background:

  • Correlated data analysis presents challenges for standard statistical models.
  • Generalized linear models (GLMs) are widely used but often analyze outcomes separately.
  • Integrating separate GLMs for correlated outcomes can improve estimation efficiency.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a unified and flexible joint modeling approach for correlated data.
  • To develop a multivariate analogue of univariate GLM theory using Gaussian copulas.
  • To enable full maximum likelihood inference for correlated outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing Gaussian copulas to link separate one-dimensional GLMs.
  • Developing a joint probability model for continuous, discrete, and mixed outcomes.
  • Implementing full maximum likelihood inference for parameter estimation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed copula-based joint model offers efficiency gains in regression coefficient estimation.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness on discrete correlated data, including multidimensional logistic regression.
  • Outperformed generalized estimating equations in simulation studies for correlated data analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Gaussian copula-based joint modeling provides a powerful and flexible framework for correlated data.
  • This approach enhances statistical inference by enabling joint analysis of mixed outcomes.
  • The method offers advantages over traditional moment-based approaches like generalized estimating equations.