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Goodness-of-fit tests for GEE modeling with binary responses

H X Barnhart¹, J M Williamson

¹Department of Biostatistics, Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA. hbarnha@sph.emory.edu

|June 18, 1998

Summary

New goodness-of-fit tests for generalized estimating equations (GEE) models with binary responses were developed. These model-based and robust tests assess model adequacy for repeated measures data, improving analysis accuracy.

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Area of Science:

Biostatistics
Statistical modeling
Longitudinal data analysis

Background:

Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) are common for analyzing repeated measures data.
Existing goodness-of-fit tests are often unsuitable for GEE models.
Adequate model assessment is crucial for reliable GEE analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose novel model-based and robust goodness-of-fit tests for GEE with binary outcomes.
To provide methods for assessing the adequacy of fitted GEE models.
To address limitations of existing goodness-of-fit approaches for GEE.

Main Methods:

Developed goodness-of-fit tests by partitioning covariate space and forming score statistics.
Utilized asymptotic chi-square distributions for the test statistics.
Assessed test performance (null distribution, power) via simulation studies.

Main Results:

Proposed tests are asymptotically chi-square distributed.
Simulations demonstrated the validity and power of the new goodness-of-fit tests.
Illustrative examples using clinical study data confirmed practical utility.

Conclusions:

The new goodness-of-fit tests are appropriate for GEE models with binary responses.
These methods enhance the reliability of analyzing correlated data.
The tests offer a valuable tool for biostatisticians and researchers using GEE.