Bayesian QTL mapping using skewed Student-<it>t </it>distributions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>In most QTL mapping studies, phenotypes are assumed to follow normal distributions. Deviations from this assumption may lead to detection of false positive QTL. To improve the robustness of Bayesian QTL mapping methods, the normal distribution for residuals is re...

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Main Authors: von Rohr Peter, Hoeschele Ina
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: BMC 2002-01-01
Series:Genetics Selection Evolution
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Online Access:http://www.gsejournal.org/content/34/1/1