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What is the primary purpose of a genome-wide association study (GWAS)?
What is the primary purpose of a genome-wide association study (GWAS)?
- 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.
What is the main advantage of imputing additional SNPs in a genome-wide association study?
What is the main advantage of imputing additional SNPs in a genome-wide association study?
- 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.
Which statistical test is commonly used to analyze the association between genetic variants and traits in a genome-wide association study?
Which statistical test is commonly used to analyze the association between genetic variants and traits in a genome-wide association study?
- a) T-test
- b) Analysis of variance (ANOVA)
- c) Logistic regression (correct)
- d) Chi-square test
What is the purpose of interpreting findings in a genome-wide association study?
What is the purpose of interpreting findings in a genome-wide association study?
Which step of a genome-wide association study involves identifying specific genetic variations in each individual's DNA sample?
Which step of a genome-wide association study involves identifying specific genetic variations in each individual's DNA sample?
In a genome-wide association study, what is the significance level typically used to determine whether an association between a genetic variant and a trait is statistically significant?
In a genome-wide association study, what is the significance level typically used to determine whether an association between a genetic variant and a trait is statistically significant?
What is the primary limitation of genome-wide association studies?
What is the primary limitation of genome-wide association studies?
What is the function of genotyping arrays in a genome-wide association study?
What is the function of genotyping arrays in a genome-wide association study?
