Chunk #21 — 3. Bayesian Approaches — 3.1 Bayes Factors

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Bayesian methods for examining Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium.

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If only the ranking of discrepancies from HWE is required (for example in a GWAS in which HWE is examined in controls for a large number of SNPs) then if PO and R are constant across SNPs the ranking can be based on the Bayes factors alone, and there is no need to specify PO and R.