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Optimal sampling for pedigree analysis: tracing a single gene

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 2016

E. A. Thompson
E. A. Thompson*
Affiliation:
University of Cambridge
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∗Postal address: Statistical Laboratory, 16 Mill Lane, Cambridge, CB2 1SB, U.K.
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Abstract

In fitting genetic models on the basis of observations on an interrelated structure, sequential procedures can enhance efficiency. In this paper we consider the case of a rare gene segregating in a single large pedigree. The sampling rule is dictated by the effect of observations on the genotypic probability distribution of unobserved relatives; this effect is investigated.

Keywords

PEDIGREE ANALYSISGENETIC MODELSSEQUENTIAL TESTSDEPENDENT OBSERVATIONSPOSTERIOR PREDICTIONS

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Research Article
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Advances in Applied Probability , Volume 14 , Issue 4 , December 1982 , pp. 752 - 762
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Copyright © Applied Probability Trust 1982 

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