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Posterior probability

Definition
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Probability assignment to hypotheses or models given data and prior—e.g., causal variant posterior across SNPs.

Why it matters in GWAS

Statistical concepts underpin GWAS significance, effect estimation, relatedness random effects, multiple testing, fine-mapping priors, and post-GWAS multivariate methods.

Example usage

"The statistical workflow uses Posterior probability to evaluate evidence strength and calibration under multiple testing."

References

  • Casella G, Berger RL. (2002). Statistical Inference. Duxbury Press.
  • Wasserman L. (2004). All of Statistics. Springer.

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