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Underfitting

Definition
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Overly simple model missing systematic signal—raises type II error in sparse genetic architectures.

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

"A replication analysis checks whether assumptions tied to Underfitting remain stable across cohorts."

References

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

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