Power calculations for a general class of tests of linkage and association that use nuclear families with affected and unaffected sibs

Theor Popul Biol. 2001 Nov;60(3):193-201. doi: 10.1006/tpbi.2001.1541.

Abstract

Family-based tests of association are now often used when trying to fine-map a disease susceptibility locus. Recently, several tests of linkage and association have been proposed that use nuclear families with multiple affected and unaffected sibs rather than just case-parent triads. In this paper we propose a test that generalizes these previous tests. Formulae are derived to calculate the power of the test for a randomly mating population. These power calculations are used to determine conditions under which it is advantageous to include unaffected sibs in the analysis.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Alleles
  • Chromosome Mapping / methods*
  • Genetic Diseases, Inborn / genetics
  • Genetic Markers
  • Genetic Predisposition to Disease
  • Haplotypes
  • Humans
  • Linkage Disequilibrium*
  • Models, Genetic*
  • Nuclear Family*

Substances

  • Genetic Markers