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Bayesian inference and data cloning in the calibration of population projection matrices
Julián de la Horra, J. Miguel Marín & María Teresa Rodríguez-Bernal
Pages: 1669-1681
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforBayesian inference and data cloning in the calibration of population projection matrices | Full Text | References | PDF (574.6 KB)
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Linear approximate ML estimation in scaled Type I generalized logistic distribution based on Type-II censored samples
A. Vasudeva Rao, P. Sitaramacharyulu & M. Chenchu Ramaiah
Pages: 1682-1702
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
AbstractforLinear approximate ML estimation in scaled Type I generalized logistic distribution based on Type-II censored samples | Full Text | References | PDF (590.4 KB)
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A fuzzy robust regression approach applied to bedload transport data
Jalal Chachi & Mahdi Roozbeh
Pages: 1703-1714
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforA fuzzy robust regression approach applied to bedload transport data | Full Text | References | PDF (466 KB)
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On compounded geometric distributions and their applications
Shovan Chowdhury, Amitava Mukherjee & Asok K. Nanda
Pages: 1715-1734
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforOn compounded geometric distributions and their applications | Full Text | References | PDF (704.9 KB)
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Testing for panel cointegration in an error-correction framework with an application to the Fisher hypothesis
Pär Sjölander, Kristofer Månsson & Ghazi Shukur
Pages: 1735-1745
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforTesting for panel cointegration in an error-correction framework with an application to the Fisher hypothesis | Full Text | References | PDF (364.7 KB)
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A new test for multivariate normality by combining extreme and nonextreme BHEP tests
C. Tenreiro
Pages: 1746-1759
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforA new test for multivariate normality by combining extreme and nonextreme BHEP tests | Full Text | References | PDF (694 KB)
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Bayesian averaging of classical estimates in asymmetric vector autoregressive models
Manuel Leonard F. Albis & Dennis S. Mapa
Pages: 1760-1770
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforBayesian averaging of classical estimates in asymmetric vector autoregressive models | Full Text | References | PDF (369.4 KB)
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On the robustness of right and middle censoring schemes in parametric survival models
A. H. Abuzaid, M. K. Abu El-Qumsan & A. M. El-Habil
Pages: 1771-1780
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforOn the robustness of right and middle censoring schemes in parametric survival models | Full Text | References | PDF (353.3 KB)
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A comparison of sampling grids, cut-off distance and type of residuals in parametric variogram estimation
Renhao Jin & Gabrielle E. Kelly
Pages: 1781-1795
Published online: 16 Nov 2016
AbstractforA comparison of sampling grids, cut-off distance and type of residuals in parametric variogram estimation | Full Text | References | PDF (546.1 KB)
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Modified linear discriminant analysis using block covariance matrix in high-dimensional data
Jin Hyun Nam & Donguk Kim
Pages: 1796-1807
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforModified linear discriminant analysis using block covariance matrix in high-dimensional data | Full Text | References | PDF (537.4 KB)
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Randomly weighted average with Dirichlet component proportions
Rasool Roozegar
Pages: 1808-1813
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforRandomly weighted average with Dirichlet component proportions | Full Text | References | PDF (307.1 KB)
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Resubmitted lots with single sampling plans by attributes under the conditions of zero-inflated poisson distribution
G. Srinivasa Rao & Muhammad Aslam
Pages: 1814-1824
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforResubmitted lots with single sampling plans by attributes under the conditions of zero-inflated poisson distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (377.2 KB)
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Density approximations and VaR computation for compound Poisson-lognormal distributions
M. Bee
Pages: 1825-1841
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforDensity approximations and VaR computation for compound Poisson-lognormal distributions | Full Text | References | PDF (662.5 KB)
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Influences of misspecification on asymptotic relative efficiency of coefficients of determination: Application to agriculture
Suay Erees & Aylin Alin
Pages: 1842-1857
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforInfluences of misspecification on asymptotic relative efficiency of coefficients of determination: Application to agriculture | Full Text | References | PDF (559.1 KB)
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Multiple comparisons of exponential location parameters with a control based on doubly censored sample under heteroscedasticity
Shu-Fei Wu
Pages: 1858-1870
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforMultiple comparisons of exponential location parameters with a control based on doubly censored sample under heteroscedasticity | Full Text | References | PDF (370.1 KB)
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A comparison of the Hosmer–Lemeshow, Pigeon–Heyse, and Tsiatis goodness-of-fit tests for binary logistic regression under two grouping methods
Jana D. Canary, Leigh Blizzard, Ronald P. Barry, David W. Hosmer & Stephen J. Quinn
Pages: 1871-1894
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforA comparison of the Hosmer–Lemeshow, Pigeon–Heyse, and Tsiatis goodness-of-fit tests for binary logistic regression under two grouping methods | Full Text | References | PDF (724.9 KB)
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Effect of outliers on the GFI quality adjustment index in structural equation model and proposal of alternative indices
Marcelo Ângelo Cirillo & Lúcia Pereira Barroso
Pages: 1895-1905
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforEffect of outliers on the GFI quality adjustment index in structural equation model and proposal of alternative indices | Full Text | References | PDF (525.1 KB)
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Using orthogonal array for constructing three-level search designs
Nabaz Esmailzadeh & Zahra Zandi
Pages: 1906-1917
Published online: 17 Nov 2016
AbstractforUsing orthogonal array for constructing three-level search designs | Full Text | References | PDF (393.1 KB)
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On Charlier polynomials in testing Poissonity
Teresa Ledwina & Grzegorz Wyłupek
Pages: 1918-1932
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforOn Charlier polynomials in testing Poissonity | Full Text | References | PDF (710.1 KB)
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Comparison of naïve, Kenward–Roger, and parametric bootstrap interval approaches to small-sample inference in linear mixed models
Vincent S. Staggs
Pages: 1933-1943
Published online: 23 Nov 2016
AbstractforComparison of naïve, Kenward–Roger, and parametric bootstrap interval approaches to small-sample inference in linear mixed models | Full Text | References | PDF (391 KB)
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Inference for probability of selection with dependently truncated data using a Cox model
Xu Zhang, Ji Li & Yang Liu
Pages: 1944-1957
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforInference for probability of selection with dependently truncated data using a Cox model | Full Text | References | PDF (438 KB)
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Liu estimator in partly linear regression models with correlated errors
Gülin Tabakan & M. Revan Özkale
Pages: 1958-1973
Published online: 28 Nov 2016
AbstractforLiu estimator in partly linear regression models with correlated errors | Full Text | References | PDF (552.3 KB)
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Bayesian longitudinal paired comparison model and its application to sports data using weighted likelihood bootstrap
Satoshi Usami
Pages: 1974-1990
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforBayesian longitudinal paired comparison model and its application to sports data using weighted likelihood bootstrap | Full Text | References | PDF (707 KB)
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Some important classes of generalized neighbor designs for linear blocks
Muhammad Rizwan Shahid, Muhammad Zakria, Farrukh Shehzad & Rashid Ahmed
Pages: 1991-1997
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforSome important classes of generalized neighbor designs for linear blocks | Full Text | References | PDF (297.2 KB)
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Testing the equality of several log-normal means based on a computational approach
Fikri Gokpinar & Esra Gokpinar
Pages: 1998-2010
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforTesting the equality of several log-normal means based on a computational approach | Full Text | References | PDF (352.9 KB)
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Computing A-optimal and E-optimal designs for regression models via semidefinite programming
Jane J. Ye, Julie Zhou & Wenjie Zhou
Pages: 2011-2024
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforComputing A-optimal and E-optimal designs for regression models via semidefinite programming | Full Text | References | PDF (383.7 KB)
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Impact of dependent left truncation in semiparametric competing risks methods: A simulation study
Giorgos Bakoyannis & Giota Touloumi
Pages: 2025-2042
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforImpact of dependent left truncation in semiparametric competing risks methods: A simulation study | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Computational approach test for inference about several correlation coefficients: Equality and common
A. A. Jafari & M. R. Kazemi
Pages: 2043-2056
Published online: 21 Nov 2016
AbstractforComputational approach test for inference about several correlation coefficients: Equality and common | Full Text | References | PDF (453.9 KB)
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Comparison of the estimators of the intra-cluster correlation for the nested error regression model
Sukanya Intarapak, Rawee Suwandechochai & Thidaporn Supapakorn
Pages: 2057-2070
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforComparison of the estimators of the intra-cluster correlation for the nested error regression model | Full Text | References | PDF (441.3 KB)
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Performance of Kibria, Khalaf, and Shurkur's methods when the eigenvalues are skewed
C. A. Uzuke, J. I. Mbegbu & C. R. Nwosu
Pages: 2071-2102
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforPerformance of Kibria, Khalaf, and Shurkur's methods when the eigenvalues are skewed | Full Text | References | PDF (500.9 KB)
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Comparison of methods for analyzing binary repeated measures data: A simulation-based study (comparison of methods for binary repeated measures)
M. B. M. B. K. Gawarammana & M. R. Sooriyarachchi
Pages: 2103-2120
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforComparison of methods for analyzing binary repeated measures data: A simulation-based study (comparison of methods for binary repeated measures) | Full Text | References | PDF (428.2 KB)
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Laplace transform approach to option pricing for time-changed Brownian models
Yu Xing & Xiaoping Yang
Pages: 2121-2137
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforLaplace transform approach to option pricing for time-changed Brownian models | Full Text | References | PDF (522.5 KB)
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Article
Acceptance sampling plans based on truncated life tests for weighted exponential distribution
Wenhao Gui & Muhammad Aslam
Pages: 2138-2151
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforAcceptance sampling plans based on truncated life tests for weighted exponential distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (458.5 KB)
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On the effect of inducted negative correlation rate for beta acceptance–rejection algorithms
Hamidreza Moheghi, Seyed Taghi Akhavan Niaki, Behrang Bootaki & Davood Bakhshesh
Pages: 2152-2167
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforOn the effect of inducted negative correlation rate for beta acceptance–rejection algorithms | Full Text | References | PDF (724 KB)
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Article
Uniformly strong consistency of frequency polygons for negatively associated samples
Guo-Dong Xing & Shan-Chao Yang
Pages: 2168-2175
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforUniformly strong consistency of frequency polygons for negatively associated samples | Full Text | References | PDF (323.6 KB)
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New procedures for selecting the k-best exponential populations
Allen C. K. Ng
Pages: 2176-2184
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforNew procedures for selecting the k-best exponential populations | Full Text | References | PDF (323.3 KB)
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On robustness of the Shiryaev–Roberts change-point detection procedure under parameter misspecification in the post-change distribution
Wenyu Du, Aleksey S. Polunchenko & Grigory Sokolov
Pages: 2185-2206
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforOn robustness of the Shiryaev–Roberts change-point detection procedure under parameter misspecification in the post-change distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (963.7 KB)
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Monotonic change point estimation of generalized linear model-based regression profiles
Fatemeh Sogandi & Amirhossein Amiri
Pages: 2207-2227
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforMonotonic change point estimation of generalized linear model-based regression profiles | Full Text | References | PDF (632.4 KB)
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Article
Composite kernel quantile regression
Sungwan Bang, Soo-Heang Eo, Myoungshic Jhun & Hyung Jun Cho
Pages: 2228-2240
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforComposite kernel quantile regression | Full Text | References | PDF (499.1 KB)
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PoisNor: An R package for generation of multivariate data with Poisson and normal marginals
Anup Amatya & Hakan Demirtas
Pages: 2241-2253
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforPoisNor: An R package for generation of multivariate data with Poisson and normal marginals | Full Text | References | PDF (358.2 KB)
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Efficient Monte Carlo option pricing under CEV model
F. Mehrdoust, S. Babaei & S. Fallah
Pages: 2254-2266
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforEfficient Monte Carlo option pricing under CEV model | Full Text | References | PDF (744.7 KB)
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Bayesian variable selection in Poisson change-point regression analysis
S. Min & T. Park
Pages: 2267-2282
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforBayesian variable selection in Poisson change-point regression analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (713.6 KB)
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Regression spline bivariate probit models: A practical approach to testing for exogeneity
Giampiero Marra, Rosalba Radice & Panagiota Filippou
Pages: 2283-2298
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforRegression spline bivariate probit models: A practical approach to testing for exogeneity | Full Text | References | PDF (548.9 KB)
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A new generalized confidence interval for the among-group variance in the heteroscedastic one-way random effects model
Xuhua Liu, Na Li & Yuqin Hu
Pages: 2299-3110
Published online: 24 Nov 2016
AbstractforA new generalized confidence interval for the among-group variance in the heteroscedastic one-way random effects model | Full Text | References | PDF (440.5 KB)
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Testing the equality means of several log-normal distributions
Ali Akbar Jafari & Kamel Abdollahnezhad
Pages: 2311-2320
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
AbstractforTesting the equality means of several log-normal distributions | Full Text | References | PDF (421.1 KB)
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Permutation approach for ordinal preference data
Fikri Gökpinar, Esra Gökpinar & Hülya Bayrak
Pages: 2321-2332
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
AbstractforPermutation approach for ordinal preference data | Full Text | References | PDF (396.1 KB)
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Bayesian estimation of the change point in a gamma process using control chart
M. Esmail Dehghan Monfared & Fazlollah Lak
Pages: 2333-2345
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
AbstractforBayesian estimation of the change point in a gamma process using control chart | Full Text | References | PDF (525.3 KB)
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Local principal differential analysis: Graphical methods for functional data with covariates
Joan G. Staniswalis, Christopher Dodoo & Anu Sharma
Pages: 2346-2359
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
AbstractforLocal principal differential analysis: Graphical methods for functional data with covariates | Full Text | References | PDF (889.1 KB)
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A multiple imputation method for incomplete correlated ordinal data using multivariate probit models
Xiao Zhang, Quanlin Li, Karen Cropsey, Xiaowei Yang, Kui Zhang & Thomas Belin
Pages: 2360-2375
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
AbstractforA multiple imputation method for incomplete correlated ordinal data using multivariate probit models | Full Text | References | PDF (415.7 KB) | Supplemental
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A recursive approach for lot sentencing problem in the presence of inspection errors
Mohammad Saber Fallah Nezhad, Abolghasem Yousefi Babadi, Mohammad Saleh Owlia & Ali Mostafaeipour
Pages: 2376-2392
Published online: 30 Nov 2016
AbstractforA recursive approach for lot sentencing problem in the presence of inspection errors | Full Text | References | PDF (381.9 KB)
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A regression estimator for finite population mean of a sensitive variable using an optional randomized response model
Sat Gupta, Geeta Kalucha & Javid Shabbir
Pages: 2393-2405
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
AbstractforA regression estimator for finite population mean of a sensitive variable using an optional randomized response model | Full Text | References | PDF (376.2 KB)
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On the complex dynamics of functional-coefficients nonlinear autoregressive time series models
A. Elhassanein
Pages: 2406-2417
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
AbstractforOn the complex dynamics of functional-coefficients nonlinear autoregressive time series models | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Optimal non-diagonal-type estimators in linear regression under the prediction error sum of squares criterion
Jian-Ying Rong & Xu-Qing Liu
Pages: 2418-2429
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
AbstractforOptimal non-diagonal-type estimators in linear regression under the prediction error sum of squares criterion | Full Text | References | PDF (553.6 KB)
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Testing equality of two normal means using combined samples of paired and unpaired data
Nizam Uddin & M. S. Hasan
Pages: 2430-2446
Published online: 01 Dec 2016
AbstractforTesting equality of two normal means using combined samples of paired and unpaired data | Full Text | References | PDF (1.6 MB)
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Minimum variance unbiased estimation of stress–strength reliability under bivariate normal and its comparisons
Parimal Hor & Babulal Seal
Pages: 2447-2456
Published online: 18 Dec 2016
AbstractforMinimum variance unbiased estimation of stress–strength reliability under bivariate normal and its comparisons | Full Text | References | PDF (436.1 KB)
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Monitoring two-stage processes with a profile at the second stage
Hamid Esmaeeli, Ahmad Sadegheih, Amirhossein Amiri & Mohammad Hadi Doroudyan
Pages: 2457-2473
Published online: 12 Dec 2016
AbstractforMonitoring two-stage processes with a profile at the second stage | Full Text | References | PDF (952.5 KB)
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Semiparametric analysis of transformation models with dependently left-truncated and right-censored data
Pao-Sheng Shen
Pages: 2474-2487
Published online: 18 Dec 2016
AbstractforSemiparametric analysis of transformation models with dependently left-truncated and right-censored data | Full Text | References | PDF (392 KB)
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A non-iterative posterior sampling algorithm for Laplace linear regression model
Fengkai Yang & Haijing Yuan
Pages: 2488-2503
Published online: 18 Dec 2016
AbstractforA non-iterative posterior sampling algorithm for Laplace linear regression model | Full Text | References | PDF (473.8 KB)
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