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# Does anyone know how to undertake Generalized Estimating Equation (GEE) modelling using the negative binomial distribution in R?

From my novice R understanding, from using the R package 'gee' it appears that there is no option to select a negative binomial distribution for GEE. Are there other packages available that can do this and/or is there a relatively simple alternative way of computing/creating this?

23rd Dec, 2015
Drew Constable
Environment Agency UK
Thanks for the links David. It looks like that there isn't a sufficient way of doing it. It would have been nice to contact Brian to see if he has any more recent thoughts of how this may be done - he has now retired however.

22nd Dec, 2015
David Eugene Booth
Kent State University
You might check this link where Prof. Brian Ripley seems to answer your question. Hope this helps. Best Wishes. By the way, Brian is very friendly and his email address is given.
22nd Dec, 2015
David Eugene Booth
Kent State University
See the link and file below. In the link, Prof. Brian Ripley seems to answer your question. BTW, Brian is very friendly and his email is given. In the attached paper, there are some things that might also be helpful. Wish you the best.
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22nd Dec, 2015
David Eugene Booth
Kent State University
Please check the link and file below. In the link, Prof. Brian Ripley seems to answer your question. BTW, Brian is very friendly and his email address is given. The file may also be useful to you. Wish you the best.

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