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Logistic Transformation Regression Estimators of Heritability
Author(s) -
Prabhakaran V. T.,
Jain J. P.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
biometrical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.108
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1521-4036
pISSN - 0323-3847
DOI - 10.1002/bimj.4710320319
Subject(s) - logistic regression , estimator , statistics , mathematics , heritability , transformation (genetics) , econometrics , sire , data transformation , logistic distribution , computer science , biology , data mining , zoology , biochemistry , genetics , data warehouse , gene
Three logistic transformation estimators are proposed to deal with the problem of inadmissible estimates of intra‐sire regression heritability ( h 2 ). These are compared with the estimators of earlier workers. The logistic transformation estimator with exponential correction is shown empirically to give more consistent estimates.