In this paper, a weighted maximum likelihood technique (WMLT) for the logistic regression model is presented. This method depended on a weight function that is continuously adaptable using Mahalanobis distances for pr...In this paper, a weighted maximum likelihood technique (WMLT) for the logistic regression model is presented. This method depended on a weight function that is continuously adaptable using Mahalanobis distances for predictor variables. Under the model, the asymptotic consistency of the suggested estimator is demonstrated and properties of finite-sample are also investigated via simulation. In simulation studies and real data sets, it is observed that the newly proposed technique demonstrated the greatest performance among all estimators compared.展开更多
The Monte Carlo study evaluates the relative accuracy of Warm＇s （1989） weighted likelihood estimate （WLE） compared to the maximum likelihood estimate （MLE） using the nominal response model. And the results indi...The Monte Carlo study evaluates the relative accuracy of Warm＇s （1989） weighted likelihood estimate （WLE） compared to the maximum likelihood estimate （MLE） using the nominal response model. And the results indicate that WLE was more accurate than MLE.展开更多
Statistical analysis of lifetime data is a significant topic in social sciences, engineering, reliability, biomedical and others. We use the generalized weighted exponential distribution, as a generator to introduce a...Statistical analysis of lifetime data is a significant topic in social sciences, engineering, reliability, biomedical and others. We use the generalized weighted exponential distribution, as a generator to introduce a new family called generalized weighted exponential-G family, and apply this new generator to provide a new distribution called generalized weighted exponential gombertez distribution. We investigate some of its properties, moment generating function, moments, conditional moments, mean residual lifetime, mean inactivity time, strong mean inactivity time, Rényi entropy, Lorenz curves and Bonferroni. Furthermore, in this model, we estimate the parameters by using maximum likelihood method. We apply this model to a real data-set to show that the new generated distribution can produce a better fit than other classical lifetime models.展开更多
The present paper proposes a new robust estimator for Poisson regression models. We used the weighted maximum likelihood estimators which are regarded as Mallows-type estimators. We perform a Monte Carlo simulation st...The present paper proposes a new robust estimator for Poisson regression models. We used the weighted maximum likelihood estimators which are regarded as Mallows-type estimators. We perform a Monte Carlo simulation study to assess the performance of a suggested estimator compared to the maximum likelihood estimator and some robust methods. The result shows that, in general, all robust methods in this paper perform better than the classical maximum likelihood estimators when the model contains outliers. The proposed estimators showed the best performance compared to other robust estimators.展开更多
This paper proposes linear and nonlinear filters for a non-Gaussian dynamic system with an unknown nominal covariance of the output noise.The challenge of designing a suitable filter in the presence of an unknown cova...This paper proposes linear and nonlinear filters for a non-Gaussian dynamic system with an unknown nominal covariance of the output noise.The challenge of designing a suitable filter in the presence of an unknown covariance matrix is addressed by focusing on the output data set of the system.Considering that data generated from a Gaussian distribution exhibit ellipsoidal scattering,we first propose the weighted sum of norms(SON)clustering method that prioritizes nearby points,reduces distant point influence,and lowers computational cost.Then,by introducing the weighted maximum likelihood,we propose a semi-definite program(SDP)to detect outliers and reduce their impacts on each cluster.Detecting these weights paves the way to obtain an appropriate covariance of the output noise.Next,two filtering approaches are presented:a cluster-based robust linear filter using the maximum a posterior(MAP)estimation and a clusterbased robust nonlinear filter assuming that output noise distribution stems from some Gaussian noise resources according to the ellipsoidal clusters.At last,simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed filtering approaches.展开更多
Multivariate failure time data arise frequently in survival analysis.A commonly used tech-nique is the working independence estimator for marginal hazard models.Two natural questions are how to improve the effciency o...Multivariate failure time data arise frequently in survival analysis.A commonly used tech-nique is the working independence estimator for marginal hazard models.Two natural questions are how to improve the effciency of the working independence estimator and how to identify the situations under which such an estimator has high statistical effciency.In this paper,three weighted estimators are proposed based on three different optimal criteria in terms of the asymptotic covariance of weighted estimators.Simplifiedclose-form solutions are found,which always outperform the working indepen-dence estimator.We also prove that the working independence estimator has high statistical effciency,when asymptotic covariance of derivatives of partial log-likelihood functions is nearly exchangeable or diagonal.Simulations are conducted to compare the performance of the weighted estimator and work-ing independence estimator.A data set from Busselton population health surveys is analyzed using the proposed estimators.展开更多
The double-threshold autoregressive conditional heteroscedastic(DTARCH) model is a useful tool to measure and forecast the mean and volatility of an asset return in a financial time series. The DTARCH model can handle...The double-threshold autoregressive conditional heteroscedastic(DTARCH) model is a useful tool to measure and forecast the mean and volatility of an asset return in a financial time series. The DTARCH model can handle situations wherein the conditional mean and conditional variance specifications are piecewise linear based on previous information. In practical applications, it is important to check whether the model has a double threshold for the conditional mean and conditional heteroscedastic variance. In this study, we develop a likelihood ratio test based on the estimated residual error for the hypothesis testing of DTARCH models. We first investigate DTARCH models with restrictions on parameters and propose the unrestricted and restricted weighted composite quantile regression(WCQR) estimation for the model parameters. These estimators can be used to construct the likelihood ratio-type test statistic. We establish the asymptotic results of the WCQR estimators and asymptotic distribution of the proposed test statistics. The finite sample performance of the proposed WCQR estimation and the test statistic is shown to be acceptable and promising using simulation studies. We use two real datasets derived from the Shanghai and Shenzhen Composite Indexes to illustrate the methodology.展开更多
This paper proposes a new weighted quantile regression model for longitudinal data with weights chosen by empirical likelihood(EL). This approach efficiently incorporates the information from the conditional quantile ...This paper proposes a new weighted quantile regression model for longitudinal data with weights chosen by empirical likelihood(EL). This approach efficiently incorporates the information from the conditional quantile restrictions to account for within-subject correlations. The resulted estimate is computationally simple and has good performance under modest or high within-subject correlation. The efficiency gain is quantified theoretically and illustrated via simulation and a real data application.展开更多
文摘In this paper, a weighted maximum likelihood technique (WMLT) for the logistic regression model is presented. This method depended on a weight function that is continuously adaptable using Mahalanobis distances for predictor variables. Under the model, the asymptotic consistency of the suggested estimator is demonstrated and properties of finite-sample are also investigated via simulation. In simulation studies and real data sets, it is observed that the newly proposed technique demonstrated the greatest performance among all estimators compared.
文摘The Monte Carlo study evaluates the relative accuracy of Warm＇s （1989） weighted likelihood estimate （WLE） compared to the maximum likelihood estimate （MLE） using the nominal response model. And the results indicate that WLE was more accurate than MLE.
文摘Statistical analysis of lifetime data is a significant topic in social sciences, engineering, reliability, biomedical and others. We use the generalized weighted exponential distribution, as a generator to introduce a new family called generalized weighted exponential-G family, and apply this new generator to provide a new distribution called generalized weighted exponential gombertez distribution. We investigate some of its properties, moment generating function, moments, conditional moments, mean residual lifetime, mean inactivity time, strong mean inactivity time, Rényi entropy, Lorenz curves and Bonferroni. Furthermore, in this model, we estimate the parameters by using maximum likelihood method. We apply this model to a real data-set to show that the new generated distribution can produce a better fit than other classical lifetime models.
文摘The present paper proposes a new robust estimator for Poisson regression models. We used the weighted maximum likelihood estimators which are regarded as Mallows-type estimators. We perform a Monte Carlo simulation study to assess the performance of a suggested estimator compared to the maximum likelihood estimator and some robust methods. The result shows that, in general, all robust methods in this paper perform better than the classical maximum likelihood estimators when the model contains outliers. The proposed estimators showed the best performance compared to other robust estimators.
文摘This paper proposes linear and nonlinear filters for a non-Gaussian dynamic system with an unknown nominal covariance of the output noise.The challenge of designing a suitable filter in the presence of an unknown covariance matrix is addressed by focusing on the output data set of the system.Considering that data generated from a Gaussian distribution exhibit ellipsoidal scattering,we first propose the weighted sum of norms(SON)clustering method that prioritizes nearby points,reduces distant point influence,and lowers computational cost.Then,by introducing the weighted maximum likelihood,we propose a semi-definite program(SDP)to detect outliers and reduce their impacts on each cluster.Detecting these weights paves the way to obtain an appropriate covariance of the output noise.Next,two filtering approaches are presented:a cluster-based robust linear filter using the maximum a posterior(MAP)estimation and a clusterbased robust nonlinear filter assuming that output noise distribution stems from some Gaussian noise resources according to the ellipsoidal clusters.At last,simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of our proposed filtering approaches.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. 10628104)Fan was also supported by National Institutes of Health (Grant No. R01-GM072611)+6 种基金Natural Science Foundation(Grant No. DMS-0714554)supported by National Natural Science Funds for Distinguisheel Young Scholar (Grant No. 70825004)National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 10731010, 10628104)the National Basic Research Program (Grant No. 2007CB814902)Creative Research Groups of China (Grant No. 10721101)Leading Academic Disipline Program, the 10th five year plan of 211 Project for Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (the 3rd phase)supported by National Institutes of Health (Grant No. R01-HL57444)
文摘Multivariate failure time data arise frequently in survival analysis.A commonly used tech-nique is the working independence estimator for marginal hazard models.Two natural questions are how to improve the effciency of the working independence estimator and how to identify the situations under which such an estimator has high statistical effciency.In this paper,three weighted estimators are proposed based on three different optimal criteria in terms of the asymptotic covariance of weighted estimators.Simplifiedclose-form solutions are found,which always outperform the working indepen-dence estimator.We also prove that the working independence estimator has high statistical effciency,when asymptotic covariance of derivatives of partial log-likelihood functions is nearly exchangeable or diagonal.Simulations are conducted to compare the performance of the weighted estimator and work-ing independence estimator.A data set from Busselton population health surveys is analyzed using the proposed estimators.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.71601123)MOE(Ministry of Education in China)Project of Humanities and Social Sciences(Grant No.15YJC910004)+3 种基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.11471277)the Research Grant Council of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region(Grant No.GRF14305014)supported by the State Key Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.71331006)the Major Research Plan of National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.91546202)
文摘The double-threshold autoregressive conditional heteroscedastic(DTARCH) model is a useful tool to measure and forecast the mean and volatility of an asset return in a financial time series. The DTARCH model can handle situations wherein the conditional mean and conditional variance specifications are piecewise linear based on previous information. In practical applications, it is important to check whether the model has a double threshold for the conditional mean and conditional heteroscedastic variance. In this study, we develop a likelihood ratio test based on the estimated residual error for the hypothesis testing of DTARCH models. We first investigate DTARCH models with restrictions on parameters and propose the unrestricted and restricted weighted composite quantile regression(WCQR) estimation for the model parameters. These estimators can be used to construct the likelihood ratio-type test statistic. We establish the asymptotic results of the WCQR estimators and asymptotic distribution of the proposed test statistics. The finite sample performance of the proposed WCQR estimation and the test statistic is shown to be acceptable and promising using simulation studies. We use two real datasets derived from the Shanghai and Shenzhen Composite Indexes to illustrate the methodology.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 11401048, 11301037, 11571051 and 11201174)the Natural Science Foundation for Young Scientists of Jilin Province of China (Grant Nos. 20150520055JH and 20150520054JH)
文摘This paper proposes a new weighted quantile regression model for longitudinal data with weights chosen by empirical likelihood(EL). This approach efficiently incorporates the information from the conditional quantile restrictions to account for within-subject correlations. The resulted estimate is computationally simple and has good performance under modest or high within-subject correlation. The efficiency gain is quantified theoretically and illustrated via simulation and a real data application.
