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CHAPTER 1 Epid <strong>766</strong>, D. Zhang<br />

1.7 Methods for analyzing longitudinal data<br />

1. Two-stage: summarize each subject’s outcome and regress the<br />

summary statistics on one-time covariates. Especially useful for<br />

continuous longitudinal data. However, this method is getting<br />

out-dated since mixed model approach can do the same even better.<br />

2. Mixed (effects) model approach: model fixed effects and random<br />

effects; use random effect to model correlation.<br />

3. Generalized estimating equation (GEE) approach: model the<br />

dependence <strong>of</strong> marginal mean on covariates. Correlation is not a<br />

main interest. Particularly good for discrete data.<br />

4. transition models: use history as covariates. Good for prediction <strong>of</strong><br />

future response using history.<br />

Graduate Summer Session in Epidemiology Slide 30

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