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Denis H Y Leung1, You-Gan Wang, Min Zhu

  • 1School of Economics, Singapore Management University, 90 Stamford Road, Singapore. denisleung@smu.edu.sg

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  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Longitudinal Data Analysis

Background:

  • Generalized Estimating Equations (GEEs) offer consistent regression parameter estimates for longitudinal data, even with misspecified correlation models.
  • The efficiency of GEE estimates is highly sensitive to the choice of the working correlation model.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel hybrid method that improves the efficiency of parameter estimates in marginal regression models for longitudinal data.
  • To address the limitations of traditional GEEs concerning the impact of working correlation model selection.

Main Methods:

  • A hybrid method is developed by combining multiple GEEs, each utilizing a different working correlation model.
  • The empirical likelihood method is employed to integrate these multiple GEEs.
  • The proposed method is evaluated through simulations and applied to a real-world longitudinal study.

Main Results:

  • The hybrid method demonstrates superior efficiency compared to a single GEE with a misspecified working correlation model.
  • When one of the included working correlation structures is correct, the hybrid method yields the most efficient parameter estimates.
  • Simulation results show the hybrid method's finite-sample performance surpasses standard GEEs across various scenarios, achieving near-full efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed hybrid method offers a more efficient and robust approach to analyzing longitudinal data compared to traditional GEEs.
  • This method is particularly advantageous when the underlying within-subject correlation structure is unknown or uncertain.
  • The study provides a practical tool for improving statistical inference in longitudinal research, as illustrated by the respiratory infection study.