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On sampling by index cases

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  • Berger, Agnes
  • Percus, Ora E.

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Using results of Klonecki, optimal C[alpha]-tests of homogeneity for random binomial parameters are obtained from samples collected by the index case method, providing an asymptotically efficient way of judging whether a disease is familial. The efficiency of a traditional test is shown to approach that of the new test as the incidence rate of the disease declines.

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  • Berger, Agnes & Percus, Ora E., 1985. "On sampling by index cases," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 3(4), pages 213-219, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:3:y:1985:i:4:p:213-219
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