Table 1

Parameter estimates, SEs (asymptotic and empirical) and type I errors from GEE model with 1 000 MC replications

Estimates of GEE
True valueEstimateSEHypothesis testing
Embedded Image EmpiricalAsymptotic Embedded Image Type I error
β 0=–2–2.010.1090.110 β 0=–20.048
β 1=11.010.1230.125 β 1=10.049
  • GEE, generalised estimating equations; MC, Monte Carlo; SE, standard error.