ISSN:
1432-2242
Keywords:
Bias
;
Heritability
;
Intraclass correlation
;
Selection
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
Notes:
Summary There is an inherent bias in intraclass correlations since the expectation of a ratio does not equal the ratio of expectations. A simple accurate approximation for this bias is derived, and it is found that the inherent bias is usually negligible. Selection of sires is known to bias half-sib heritability estimates, and appropriate formulae are given and discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00273132