SAS for Mixed Models, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

Best Linear Unbiased Prediction

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6.1 Introduction

6.2 Examples of BLUP

6.2.1 Random Effects Model

6.2.2 Two-Way Mixed Model

6.2.3 A Random Coefficient Regression Model

6.2.4 A Mixed Model with Multiple Error Terms

6.3 Basic Concepts of BLUP

6.4 Example: Obtaining BLUPs in a Random Effects Model

6.4.1 Program Using the MIXED Procedure

6.4.2 Comparison of PROC MIXED and PROC GLM Results

6.4.3 Relationship between Sire Means and BLUPs

6.5 Example: Two-Factor Mixed Model

6.5.1 Model

6.5.2 Program to Obtain Estimates and Predictors

6.5.3 Intermediate Inference

6.5.4 Broad Space BLUP

6.5.5 Comparison of PROC MIXED with PROC GLM

6.6 A Multilocation Example

6.6.1 Model Issues for Multicenter Trial

6.6.2 Analysis with Fixed Location Effects

6.6.3 ...