backward_step

If TRUE, the initial dataset is empty.

empty_start_dataset

Same parameters as in the stepwise function.

Internal function that does the backward step for the stepwise IM function.

internal

Constructs genotype x environment interaction (GxE) models where
G is a weighted sum of genetic variants (genetic score) and E is a weighted
sum of environments (environmental score) using the alternating optimization algorithm
by Jolicoeur-Martineau et al. (2017) <arXiv:1703.08111>. This approach has greatly
enhanced predictive power over traditional GxE models which include only a single
genetic variant and a single environmental exposure. Although this approach was
originally made for GxE modelling, it is flexible and does not require the use of
genetic and environmental variables. It can also handle more than 2 latent variables
(rather than just G and E) and 3-way interactions or more. The LEGIT model produces
highly interpretable results and is very parameter-efficient thus it can even be
used with small sample sizes (n < 250). Tools to determine the type of interaction
(vantage sensitivity, diathesis-stress or differential susceptibility), with any
number of genetic variants or environments, are available <arXiv:1712.04058>.

backward_step: Internal function that does the backward step for the stepwise IM function.

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