Analysis of clustered data: A combined estimating equations approach
聚类数据分析:组合估计方程方法
Examples of clustered data include data from longitudinal studies and data sampled within groups. This paper proposes a regression analysis method for clustered data that optimally weights and combines contrasts of the data through a combination of estimating equations. Examples of combining between‐cluster, within‐cluster and longitudinal data contrasts are presented. The method results in increased estimation efficiency relative to generalised estimating equations with…