Effects of Occult Heterogeneity of Binary Traits on Estimates of Genetic Variation

Abstract

Diagnostic criteria may not distinguish between two or more subtypes of a disorder, and these subtypes may have entirely different etiologies.  Such 'occult' heterogeneity could systematically affect familial... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Michael Neale (Virginia Commonwealth University)
  2. Kenneth Kendler (Virginia Commonwealth University)

Topic Areas

Statistical Methods , Substance use: Alcohol, Nicotine, Drugs , Psychopathology (e.g., Internalizing, Externalizing, Psychosis)

Session

2A-OS » Methods (13:15 - Thursday, 29th June, Sal A)

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