A LISREL 8 model with constrained parameters for twin and adoptive families
L R Cardon1, D W Fulker, K G Jöreskog
1Institute for Behavioral Genetics, University of Colorado, Boulder 80309.
Abstract:
Constrained optimization recently has been implemented in the LISREL software package, allowing formulation of parent-offspring transmission models in a simple and efficient manner. A reverse path model of parental transmission is described within the LISREL framework for application to twin and/or adoptive family data. The model incorporates genetic and environmental parameter constraints arising from assortative mating and cultural transmission. An illustration of the LISREL model is given using measures obtained from twins and parents involving fear of social criticism.
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