Maximum likelihood and an approximate expectation and maximization procedures to estimate dispersion parameters in a data set of combination of censored and uncensored traits

A method for estimating variance and covariance components for both uncensored and censored traits is described. The paper considers two cases: An uncensored trait and a right-censored trait; and two uncensored traits. A multivariate normal distribution is assumed for these traits and Bayesian argum...

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Main Authors: Togashi, K., Rege, J.E.O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1997
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28813

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