Analysis of proportions for clustered binary data in the presence of unequal dispersions |
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Authors: | Krishna K. Saha |
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Affiliation: | Department of Mathematical Sciences, Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 06050, United States |
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Abstract: | This paper investigates the test procedures for testing the homogeneity of the proportions in the analysis of clustered binary data in the context of unequal dispersions across the treatment groups. We introduce a simple test procedure based on adjusted proportions using a sandwich estimator of the variance of the proportion estimators obtained by the generalized estimating equations approach of Zeger and Liang (1986) [Biometrics 42, 121-130]. We also extend the exiting test procedures of testing the hypothesis of proportions in this context. These test procedures are then compared, by simulations, in terms of size and power. Moreover, we derive the score test for testing the homogeneity of the dispersion parameters among several groups of clustered binary data. An illustrative application of the recommended test procedures is also presented. |
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Keywords: | Dispersion parameter Homogeneity of the proportions Generalized estimating equations Sandwich estimator |
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