Log-logistic parameters estimation using moving extremes ranked set sampling design

In statistical parameter estimation problems,how well the parameters are estimated largely depends on the sampling design used.In the current paper,a modification of ranked set sampling(RSS)called moving extremes RSS(MERSS)is considered for the estimation of the scale and shape parameters for the log-logistic distribution.Several traditional estimators and ad hoc estimators will be studied under MERSS.The estimators under MERSS are compared to the corresponding ones under SRS.The simulation results show that the estimators under MERSS are significantly more efficient than the ones under SRS.

Estimation of the Stress-Strength Reliability for Exponentiated Pareto Distribution Using Median and Ranked Set Sampling Methods

In reliability analysis,the stress-strength model is often used to describe the life of a component which has a random strength(X)and is subjected to a random stress(Y).In this paper,we considered the problem of estimating the reliability𝑅𝑅=P[Y<X]when the distributions of both stress and strength are independent and follow exponentiated Pareto distribution.The maximum likelihood estimator of the stress strength reliability is calculated under simple random sample,ranked set sampling and median ranked set sampling methods.Four different reliability estimators under median ranked set sampling are derived.Two estimators are obtained when both strength and stress have an odd or an even set size.The two other estimators are obtained when the strength has an odd size and the stress has an even set size and vice versa.The performances of the suggested estimators are compared with their competitors under simple random sample via a simulation study.The simulation study revealed that the stress strength reliability estimates based on ranked set sampling and median ranked set sampling are more efficient than their competitors via simple random sample.In general,the stress strength reliability estimates based on median ranked set sampling are smaller than the corresponding estimates under ranked set sampling and simple random sample methods.Keywords:Stress-Strength model,ranked set sampling,median ranked set sampling,maximum likelihood estimation,mean square error.corresponding estimates under ranked set sampling and simple random sample methods.

New Improved Ranked Set Sampling Designs with an Application to Real Data

This article proposes two new Ranked Set Sampling(RSS)designs for estimating the population parameters:Simple Z Ranked Set Sampling(SZRSS)and Generalized Z Ranked Set Sampling(GZRSS).These designs provide unbiased estimators for the mean of symmetric distributions.It is shown that for non-uniform symmetric distributions,the estimators of the mean under the suggested designs are more efcient than those obtained by RSS,Simple Random Sampling(SRS),extreme RSS and truncation based RSS designs.Also,the proposed RSS schemes outperform other RSS schemes and provide more efcient estimates than their competitors under imperfect rankings.The suggested mean estimators under perfect and imperfect rankings are more efcient than the linear regression estimator under SRS.Our proposed RSS designs are also extended to cover the estimation of the population median.Real data is used to examine wthe usefulness and efciency of our estimators.

A Project Risk Ranking Approach Based on Set Pair Analysis

Set Pair Analysis (SPA) is a new methodology to describe and process system uncertainty. It is different from stochastic or fuzzy methods in reasoning and operation, and it has been applied in many areas recently. In this paper, the application of SPA in risk ranking is presented, which includes review of risk ranking, introduction of Connecting Degree (CD) that is a key role in SPA., Arithmetic and Tendency Grade (TG) of CDs, and a risk ranking approach proposed. Finally a case analysis is presented to illustrate the reasonability of this approach. It is found that this approach is very convenient to operate, while the ranking result is more comprehensible.

Parametric estimation for the simple linear regression model under moving extremes ranked set sampling design

Cost effective sampling design is a major concern in some experiments especially when the measurement of the characteristic of interest is costly or painful or time consuming.Ranked set sampling(RSS)was first proposed by McIntyre[1952.A method for unbiased selective sampling,using ranked sets.Australian Journal of Agricultural Research 3,385-390]as an effective way to estimate the pasture mean.In the current paper,a modification of ranked set sampling called moving extremes ranked set sampling(MERSS)is considered for the best linear unbiased estimators(BLUEs)for the simple linear regression model.The BLUEs for this model under MERSS are derived.The BLUEs under MERSS are shown to be markedly more efficient for normal data when compared with the BLUEs under simple random sampling.

Assessing the Performance of Some Ranked Set Sampling Designs Using Hybrid Approach

In this paper,a joint analysis consisting of goodness-of-fit tests and Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations are used to assess the performance of some ranked set sampling designs.The Markov chain Monte Carlo simulations are conducted when Bayesian methods with Jeffery’s priors of the unknown parameters of Weibull distribution are used,while the goodness of fit analysis is conducted when the likelihood estimators are used and the corresponding empirical distributions are obtained.The ranked set sampling designs considered in this research are the usual ranked set sampling,extreme ranked set sampling,median ranked set sampling,and neoteric ranked set sampling designs.An intensive Monte Carlo simulation study is conducted using Lindley’s approximation algorithm to compute the different designs’-based estimators.The study showed that the dependent design“neoteric ranked set sampling design”is superior to other ranked set designs and the total relative efficiency is higher than the other designs’total relative efficiency.

Ranked-Set Sampling Based Distribution Free Control Chart with Application in CSTR Process

Nonparametric(distribution-free)control charts have been introduced in recent years when quality characteristics do not follow a specific distribution.When the sample selection is prohibitively expensive,we prefer ranked-set sampling over simple random sampling because ranked set sampling-based control charts outperform simple random sampling-based control charts.In this study,we proposed a nonparametric homogeneously weighted moving average based on theWilcoxon signed-rank test with ranked set sampling(NPHWMARSS)control chart for detecting shifts in the process location of a continuous and symmetric distribution.Monte Carlo simulations are used to obtain the run length characteristics to evaluate the performance of the proposed NPHWMARSS control chart.The proposed NPHWMARSS control chart’s performance is compared to that of parametric and nonparametric control charts.These control charts include the exponentially weighted moving average(EWMA)control chart,Wilcoxon signed-rank with simple random sampling based the nonparametric EWMA control chart,the nonparametric EWMA sign control chart,Wilcoxon signed-rank with ranked set sampling-based the nonparametric EWMA control chart,and the homogeneously weighted moving average control charts.The findings show that the proposed NPHWMARSS control chart performs better than its competitors,particularly for the small shifts.Finally,an example is presented to demonstrate how the proposed scheme can be implemented practically.

Zubair Lomax Distribution:Properties and Estimation Based on Ranked Set Sampling

In this article,we offer a new adapted model with three parameters,called Zubair Lomax distribution.The new model can be very useful in analyzing and modeling real data and provides better fits than some others new models.Primary properties of the Zubair Lomax model are determined by moments,probability weighted moments,Renyi entropy,quantile function and stochastic ordering,among others.Maximum likelihood method is used to estimate the population parameters,owing to simple random sample and ranked set sampling schemes.The behavior of the maximum likelihood estimates for the model parameters is studied using Monte Carlo simulation.Criteria measures including biases,mean square errors and relative efficiencies are used to compare estimates.Regarding the simulation study,we observe that the estimates based on ranked set sampling are more efficient compared to the estimates based on simple random sample.The importance and flexibility of Zubair Lomax are validated empirically in modeling two types of lifetime data.

Fisher information for generalized Rayleigh distribution in ranked set sampling design with application to parameter estimation

In the current paper,we considered the Fisher information matrix from the generalized Rayleigh distribution(GR)distribution in ranked set sampling(RSS).The numerical results show that the ranked set sample carries more information about λ and α than a simple random sample of equivalent size.In order to give more insight into the performance of RSS with respect to(w.r.t.)simple random sampling(SRS),a modified unbiased estimator and a modified best linear unbiased estimator(BLUE)of scale and shape λ and α from GR distribution in SRS and RSS are studied.The numerical results show that the modified unbiased estimator and the modified BLUE of λ and α in RSS are significantly more efficient than the ones in SRS.

Estimation of the Population Mean Using Paired Ranked Set Sampling

In the situation where the sampling units in a study can be easily ranked than quantified, the ranked set sampling methods are found to be more efficient and cost effective as compared to SRS. In this paper we propose an estimator of the population mean using paired ranked set sampling (RSS) method. The proposed estimator is an unbiased estimator of the population mean when the set size is even. In case of odd set size the estimator is unbiased when the underlying distribution is symmetric. It is shown that the proposed estimator is more efficient than its counterpart SRS method for all distributions considered in this study.

An Efficient Class of Estimators for the Finite Population Mean in Ranked Set Sampling

In this paper, we propose a class of estimators for estimating the finite population mean of the study variable under Ranked Set Sampling (RSS) when population mean of the auxiliary variable is known. The bias and Mean Squared Error (MSE) of the proposed class of estimators are obtained to first degree of approximation. It is identified that the proposed class of estimators is more efficient as compared to [1] estimator and several other estimators. A simulation study is carried out to judge the performances of the estimators.

Stratified Double Quartile Ranked Set Samples

The procedure of stratified double quartile ranked set sampling （SDQRSS） method is introduced to estimate the population mean. The SDQRSS is compared with the simple random sampling （SRS）, stratified ranked set sampling （SRSS） and stratified simple random sampling （SSRS）. It is shown that SDQRSS estimator is an unbiased of the population mean and more efficient than SRS, SRSS and SSRS for symmetric and asymmetric distributions. In addition, by SDQRSS we can increase the efficiency of mean estimator for specific value of the sample size.

Estimation of the Mean of the Exponential Distribution Using Maximum Ranked Set Sampling with Unequal Samples

In this paper maximum ranked set sampling procedure with unequal samples (MRSSU) is proposed. Maximum likelihood estimator and modified maximum likelihood estimator are obtained and their properties are studied under exponential distribution. These methods are studied under both perfect and imperfect ranking (with errors in ranking). These estimators are then compared with estimators based on simple random sampling (SRS) and ranked set sampling (RSS) procedures. It is shown that relative efficiencies of the estimators based on MRSSU are better than those of the estimator based on SRS. Simulation results show that efficiency of proposed estimator is better than estimator based on RSS under ranking error.

基于模糊集和RSS的Web教育资源Rank算法

随着Web教育资源指数级增长以及受污染程度的加剧,如何汇聚异构网络环境下面向用户的Web教育资源成为新的挑战。为了使终端用户能够获得高效有序的Web教育资源,文中提出了一种基于模糊集和RSS的Web教育资源Rank算法,并进行了相关分析。算法首先通过模糊集中的Euclid模糊度刻画查询内容与资源之间的模糊关联度;其次采用RSS聚合技术快速汇聚用户需要的Web教育资源;最后基于中国知网数据集的实验表明,该算法能满足Web教育资源终端用户个性化资源获取的需要。

Eigenvector Method for Ranking Alternatives with Vague Value Measurements

An eigenvector method for ranking alternatives whose measurements are given as vague values is provided. Firstly, a positive matrix is constructed which is defined as evaluation information matrix （EIM）. Based on four assumptions for evaluating alternatives, a ranking eigenvector is defined. And then it is proved, based on positive matrix theory, that the EIM＇s eigenvector corresponding to the maximal eigenvalue is the ranking vector. For alternatives whose characteristics are presented by vague sets, the proposed techniques can evaluate the degree of suitability to which an alternative satisfies the decision-maker＇ s requirement efficiently.

Minimum Rank of Graphs Powers Family

In this paper we study the relationship between minimum rank of graph G and the minimum rank of graph for some families of special graph G, where is the jth power of graph G.

Double Moving Extremes Ranked Set Sampling Design

The traditional simple random sampling(SRS)design method is inefficient in many cases.Statisticians proposed some new designs to increase efficiency.In this paper,as a variation of moving extremes ranked set sampling(MERSS),double MERSS(DMERSS)is proposed and its properties for estimating the population mean are considered.It turns out that,when the underlying distribution is symmetric,DMERSS gives unbiased estimators of the population mean.Also,it is found that DMERSS is more efficient than the SRS and MERSS methods for usual symmetric distributions(normal and uniform).For asymmetric distributions considered in this study,the DMERSS has a small bias and it is more efficient than SRS for usual asymmetric distribution(exponential)for small sample sizes.

排序集抽样下Weibull分布的产品可靠度估计

排序集抽样方法用于样本单元排序容易但测量困难的情形。产品可靠度是描述产品可靠性的重要度量指标,Weibull分布在可靠性试验中占有非常重要的地位。为了提高Weibull分布产品可靠度的估计效率,本文采用排序集抽样方法,研究了产品可靠度的极大似然估计,计算了Weibull分布形状参数和尺度参数的Fisher信息阵,证明了极大似然估计量的渐近正态性,并给出了新估计量的渐近方差。渐近相对效率和模拟相对效率的计算结果表明:排序集抽样下极大似然估计量的估计效率一致高于简单随机抽样下极大似然估计量。最后,单碳纤维强度数据的实际分析结果验证了排序集抽样方法的高效率性。

基于正余弦的非线性哈里斯鹰优化算法

针对哈里斯鹰优化算法(HHO)收敛精度低、易陷入局部最优等问题,提出了一种基于正余弦的非线性哈里斯鹰优化算法(SCNHHO)。首先,采用佳点集策略对种群进行初始化,使种群分布更均匀,提高算法收敛速度和精度;其次,在探索阶段引入正余弦策略,利用正余弦函数的震荡特性扩大搜索范围,寻求更多潜在的优质解;最后,在开发阶段引入非线性参数来平衡探索与开发,避免算法陷入局部最优。针对不同维度的基准测试函数进行性能测试,结合Wilcoxon秩和检验与Friedman检验的结果,将该算法与其他5个对比算法进行分析。结果表明,改进算法性能较原始HHO算法有较大提升,并且优于斑马优化算法(ZOA)、鲸鱼优化算法(WOA)和2种哈里斯鹰算法的变体(MHHO和IHHO),验证了改进策略的有效性。最后通过三杆桁架设计问题进一步验证了SCNHHO的实用性。

基于低秩逼近代理模型的N-1安全约束经济调度快速计算方法

随着新能源并网比例不断提高,为保障电力系统可靠运行,安全约束经济调度(SCED)需要考虑海量的N-1安全约束,对模型求解造成极大的计算负担.N-1安全约束中只有少量约束在计算过程中起作用,剔除大量冗余约束有助于提高SCED模型的求解效率.提出基于低秩逼近(LRA)代理模型的SCED模型快速计算方法,首先构建考虑风力发电、光伏的SCED模型,并根据SCED模型的历史运行信息建立LRA代理模型;其次基于LRA代理模型的估计结果辨识关键约束和构建积极约束集,并提出基于LRA的SCED模型迭代求解流程;最后在IEEE 39节点系统下进行算例仿真.仿真结果表明,LRA代理模型与SCED模型的求解结果误差小于10%,约束辨识准确率高,所提求解流程的平均迭代求解时间降低了50%以上,显著提高了SCED模型的求解效率.