SAS for Mixed Models

Chapter 9: Best Linear Unbiased Prediction (BLUP) and Inference on Random Effects

9.1 Introduction. 307

9.2 Examples Motivating BLUP. 308

9.2.1 Breeding Random Effects Model 308

9.2.2 Machine-Operator Two-Way Mixed Model 308

9.2.3 Multilocation Model with Multiple Error Terms. 309

9.2.4 Dose-Response Random Coefficient Regression Model 310

9.3 Obtainment of BLUPs in the Breeding Random Effects Model 311

9.3.1 Program Using the GLIMMIX Procedure. 311

9.3.2 Relationship between Sire Means and BLUPs. 314

9.4 Machine-Operator Two-Factor Mixed Model 316

9.4.1 Model 316

9.4.2 Program to Obtain Estimates and Predictors. 317

9.4.3 Intermediate Inference Space BLUP.. 319

9.4.4 Broad Inference Space BLUP.. 320

9.4.5 Comparison with Operator Effects Fixed ...