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Congran Yu¹, Wenwen Guo¹, Xinyuan Song²

¹School of Mathematical Sciences, Capital Normal University, Beijing, China.

|March 5, 2022

Summary

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This study introduces a new feature screening method for ultrahigh-dimensional data, using confirmatory factor analysis and R-Vector correlation to identify key genetic predictors of psychological well-being.

Keywords:

RV coefficient latent response sure independent screening ultrahigh-dimensional data analysis

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Area of Science:

Statistics
Genetics
Psychology

Background:

Ultrahigh-dimensional data presents challenges in identifying relevant predictors.
Latent responses, common in psychological and genetic studies, require specialized analysis techniques.
Existing feature screening methods may not adequately capture complex relationships in such data.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel feature screening method for ultrahigh-dimensional data analysis.
To effectively examine correlations between latent responses and potential predictors.
To identify significant genetic factors associated with psychological well-being.

Main Methods:

Utilized confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) to model latent responses using observed variables.
Employed the expectation-maximization algorithm for parameter estimation in the CFA model.
Applied R-Vector (RV) correlation with an unbiased estimator for feature screening.

Main Results:

The proposed feature screening procedure demonstrates a sure screening property under mild conditions.
Monte Carlo simulations confirm the finite-sample performance of the method.
The method successfully identified potential relationships between the human genome and psychological well-being.

Conclusions:

The novel feature screening method is effective for ultrahigh-dimensional data with latent variables.
The approach provides a robust way to analyze complex dependencies in genetic and psychological research.
This method offers a valuable tool for uncovering the genetic underpinnings of psychological traits.