This function is generic; method functions can be written to handle
specific classes of objects. Classes which already have methods for
this function include: corStruct, lmeStruct,
reStruct, and varFunc.
Usage
Initialize(object, data, ...)
Arguments
object
any object requiring initialization, e.g. "plug-in"
structures such as corStruct and varFunc objects.
data
a data frame to be used in the initialization procedure.
...
some methods for this generic function require additional
arguments.
Value
an initialized object with the same class as object. Changes
introduced by the initialization procedure will depend on the method
function used; see the appropriate documentation.
References
Pinheiro, J.C., and Bates, D.M. (2000) "Mixed-Effects Models
in S and S-PLUS", Springer.