Mixed model analyses via restricted maximum likelihood, fitting the so-called animal model, have become standard methodology for the estimation of genetic variances. Models involving multiple genetic ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract In a linear (or affine) functional model the principal parameter is a subspace (respectively an affine subspace) in a finite dimensional inner ...

Identify characteristics of “good” estimators and be able to compare competing estimators. Construct sound estimators using the techniques of maximum likelihood and method of moments estimation.