Genome-Wide Association Study (GWAS) Purpose

a) To identify rare genetic variants associated with common diseases.

b) To analyze the entire genome for associations between genetic variations and traits or diseases. (correct)

c) To determine the heritability of specific genetic mutations.

d) To sequence the entire genome of an individual.

a) It allows for the identification of rare genetic variants.

b) It increases the statistical power of the study. (correct)

c) It reduces the need for large sample sizes.

d) It eliminates the need for genotyping arrays.

a) T-test

b) Analysis of variance (ANOVA)

c) Logistic regression (correct)

d) Chi-square test

<p>b) To identify potential therapeutic targets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>b) Hybridizing DNA to the array</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>a) p &lt; 0.05</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>c) They may miss associations with rare genetic variants or gene-environment interactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>b) To identify specific genetic variations in each participant's DNA.</p> Signup and view all the answers