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Robust methods for detecting familial aggregation of a quantitative trait in matched case–control family studies

✍ Scribed by Wang, Jiun-Yi; Chen, Li-Ching; Lin, Hui-Min

Book ID
115460408
Publisher
Taylor and Francis Group
Year
2012
Tongue
English
Weight
162 KB
Volume
39
Category
Article
ISSN
0266-4763

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