[R-sig-ME] MCMCglmm with datasets of different lengths

[David Duffy]

On Wed, 1 May 2013, Ingleby, Fiona wrote:

> I started with one dataset with four traits (trait1, trait2, trait3 and 
> trait4) measured in males and females from 30 families.
[...]
> This is fine. However, I have additional data that I'd like to use to 
> fit a more complicated model if possible. I have size data for males and 
> females from these families, but these data are not from the same 
> individuals as the original data.

Generally, as long as you have the relationships of individuals between 
the two sets, then the model should be identified (eg estimate genetic 
correlation between traits expressed only in males and females).  So maybe 
try the five trait model directly..

Just 2c, David Duffy,

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