Chapter 12: Candidate Gene Association Studies

Statistical Genetics · Textbook pages 155–168

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Learning objectives

Design and evaluate candidate-gene association studies.

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  1. Read the section and identify the assumptions behind each method.
  2. Work through the examples, checking the reasoning and any calculations or code.
  3. Attempt the chapter exercises before consulting the worked answers.

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