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  • Biostatistics
  • Statistical Modeling
  • Medical Research

Background:

  • Generalized linear mixed models (GLMMs) are vital for analyzing correlated data in medical research.
  • Selecting appropriate fixed and random effects is crucial for accurate GLMM interpretation.
  • Existing methods may lack efficiency or simplicity in effect selection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel, implementable regularized estimation approach for selecting fixed and random effects in GLMMs.
  • To utilize confidence distributions for objective function optimization in effect selection.
  • To offer two distinct methods for simultaneous and separate effect selections.

Main Methods:

  • Development of two estimation methods based on joint and marginal confidence distributions.
  • Application of the adaptive LASSO framework for regularization.
  • Theoretical analysis demonstrating consistency and oracle properties of the proposed estimators.

Main Results:

  • The proposed regularized estimators exhibit consistency and oracle properties.
  • Simulation studies confirm the performance and computational efficiency of the methods.
  • Successful application to longitudinal cancer studies for identifying key factors.

Conclusions:

  • The novel confidence distribution-based approach provides a robust and efficient method for GLMM effect selection.
  • This technique aids in identifying significant demographic and clinical factors in health outcome research.
  • The proposed methods offer practical advantages for medical and epidemiological studies.