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Estimating monotonic change in the rate and dependence parameters of INAR(1) process (Case study: IP counts data)
Atefeh Ashuri & Amirhossein Amiri
Pages: 5023-5053
Published online: 21 Feb 2017
AbstractforEstimating monotonic change in the rate and dependence parameters of INAR(1) process (Case study: IP counts data) | Full Text | References | PDF (944.3 KB)
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Linex discrepancy for bandwidth selection
H. Mombeni, S. Rezaei & S. Nadarajah
Pages: 5054-5069
Published online: 17 Feb 2017
AbstractforLinex discrepancy for bandwidth selection | Full Text | References | PDF (672.1 KB)
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An efficient Bayesian approach for Gaussian Bayesian network structure learning
Shengtong Han, Hongmei Zhang, Ramin Homayouni & Wilfried Karmaus
Pages: 5070-5084
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforAn efficient Bayesian approach for Gaussian Bayesian network structure learning | Full Text | References | PDF (753.6 KB)
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Do difference scores make a difference on the third-person effect?
Guangchao C. Feng
Pages: 5085-5104
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforDo difference scores make a difference on the third-person effect? | Full Text | References | PDF (686.7 KB)
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Article
A class of generalized ridge estimators
Satish Bhat & Vidya Raju
Pages: 5105-5112
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforA class of generalized ridge estimators | Full Text | References | PDF (316.6 KB)
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An iterative algorithm for solving sparse linear equations
Stephen G. Walker
Pages: 5113-5122
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforAn iterative algorithm for solving sparse linear equations | Full Text | References | PDF (550.8 KB)
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An R package for the simulation of correlated discrete variables
Alessandro Barbiero & Pier Alda Ferrari
Pages: 5123-5140
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforAn R package for the simulation of correlated discrete variables | Full Text | References | PDF (497.6 KB)
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Article
A new t-chart using process capability index
Muhammad Aslam, Muhammad Mohsin & Chi-Hyuck Jun
Pages: 5141-5150
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforA new t-chart using process capability index | Full Text | References | PDF (370.2 KB)
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Article
Nonparametric testing for serial independence using the NRL statistic
Witold Orzeszko
Pages: 5151-5165
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforNonparametric testing for serial independence using the NRL statistic | Full Text | References | PDF (414.3 KB)
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Article
Performance of nonparametric multiple comparison tests under heteroscedasticity, dependency, and skewed error distribution
Anil Dolgun & Haydar Demirhan
Pages: 5166-5183
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforPerformance of nonparametric multiple comparison tests under heteroscedasticity, dependency, and skewed error distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (908.4 KB)
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Article
On selection of a suitable prior for the posterior analysis of censored mixture of Topp Leone distribution
Navid Feroze & Muhammad Aslam
Pages: 5184-5211
Published online: 02 Jun 2017
AbstractforOn selection of a suitable prior for the posterior analysis of censored mixture of Topp Leone distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (828.7 KB)
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Article
Sensitivity analysis for variance parameters in Bayesian simplex mixed models for proportional data
Freddy Omar López Quintero
Pages: 5212-5228
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforSensitivity analysis for variance parameters in Bayesian simplex mixed models for proportional data | Full Text | References | PDF (756.3 KB)
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Article
Notes on testing carry-over effects in continuous data under an incomplete block crossover design
Kung-Jong Lui
Pages: 5229-5239
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforNotes on testing carry-over effects in continuous data under an incomplete block crossover design | Full Text | References | PDF (376.1 KB)
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Article
Symmetric kappa as a function of unweighted kappas
Matthijs J. Warrens
Pages: 5240-5245
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforSymmetric kappa as a function of unweighted kappas | Full Text | References | PDF (404.7 KB)
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Open Access
Article
Modeling a minimal spanning tree
Haigang Liu & Reza Modarres
Pages: 5246-5256
Published online: 28 Feb 2017
AbstractforModeling a minimal spanning tree | Full Text | References | PDF (647.3 KB)
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Article
Comparing volatility forecasting models during the global financial crisis
Frank M. De Pinho & Ricardo F. Couto
Pages: 5257-5270
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforComparing volatility forecasting models during the global financial crisis | Full Text | References | PDF (626.3 KB)
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Article
More powerful permutation test based on multistage ranked set sampling
Lubna Amro & Monjed H. Samuh
Pages: 5271-5284
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforMore powerful permutation test based on multistage ranked set sampling | Full Text | References | PDF (830 KB)
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Article
Bayesian inference for generalized extreme value distributions via Hamiltonian Monte Carlo
Marcelo Hartmann & Ricardo S. Ehlers
Pages: 5285-5302
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforBayesian inference for generalized extreme value distributions via Hamiltonian Monte Carlo | Full Text | References | PDF (854.9 KB)
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Article
GARCH-type forecasting models for volatility of stock market and MCS test
Lingling Luo, Sattayatham Pairote & Ratthachat Chatpatanasiri
Pages: 5303-5312
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforGARCH-type forecasting models for volatility of stock market and MCS test | Full Text | References | PDF (461.9 KB)
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Article
A study of grouped failure time data and the misapplication of recurrent event modeling
Melissa C. Braschel, Gerarda A. Darlington & Neil Klar
Pages: 5313-5322
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforA study of grouped failure time data and the misapplication of recurrent event modeling | Full Text | References | PDF (340.5 KB)
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Article
Sensitivity analysis of partially linear models with response missing at random
Ai-Xia Fan & Nian-Sheng Tang
Pages: 5323-5339
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforSensitivity analysis of partially linear models with response missing at random | Full Text | References | PDF (1 MB)
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Review Articles

Review Article
Simulation-based model comparison methodology with application to road accident models
Bahar Dadashova, Blanca Arenas-Ramírez, José Mira-Mcwilliams, Camino González-Fernández & Francisco Aparicio-Izquierdo
Pages: 5340-5366
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforSimulation-based model comparison methodology with application to road accident models | Full Text | References | PDF (799.6 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Is categorization of random data necessary for parallel analysis on Likert-type data?
Li-Jen Weng & Chung-Ping Cheng
Pages: 5367-5377
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforIs categorization of random data necessary for parallel analysis on Likert-type data? | Full Text | References | PDF (433.5 KB)
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Article
Analysis of censored longitudinal data with skewness and a terminal event
Xiao Su & Sheng Luo
Pages: 5378-5391
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforAnalysis of censored longitudinal data with skewness and a terminal event | Full Text | References | PDF (525.3 KB) | Supplemental
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Article
Chi-Square quantile-based multivariate variance monitoring for individual observations
Wook-Yeon Hwang
Pages: 5392-5409
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforChi-Square quantile-based multivariate variance monitoring for individual observations | Full Text | References | PDF (665.5 KB)
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Article
An extensive power evaluation of some tests for the inverse Gaussian distribution
H. Alizadeh Noughabi
Pages: 5410-5422
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforAn extensive power evaluation of some tests for the inverse Gaussian distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (475.5 KB)
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Article
A new mixed chain sampling plan based on the process capability index for product acceptance
S. Balamurali
Pages: 5423-5439
Published online: 23 Mar 2017
AbstractforA new mixed chain sampling plan based on the process capability index for product acceptance | Full Text | References | PDF (415.9 KB)
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Article
Bayesian inference for smooth transition autoregressive (STAR) model: A prior sensitivity analysis
Glen Livingston Jr & Darfiana Nur
Pages: 5440-5461
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforBayesian inference for smooth transition autoregressive (STAR) model: A prior sensitivity analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (1,004.6 KB)
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Review Articles

Review Article
Inference for the two-parameter half-logistic distribution using pivotal quantities under progressively Type-II censoring schemes
Jung-In Seo & Suk-Bok Kang
Pages: 5462-5478
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforInference for the two-parameter half-logistic distribution using pivotal quantities under progressively Type-II censoring schemes | Full Text | References | PDF (400.3 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Selective overview of forward selection in terms of robust correlations
Hassan S. Uraibi, Habshah Midi & Sohel Rana
Pages: 5479-5503
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforSelective overview of forward selection in terms of robust correlations | Full Text | References | PDF (523.8 KB)
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Article
Wavelet-based Bayesian nonlinear regression for the air pollution effects on clinic visits in small areas of Taiwan
Jean-François Angers, Atanu Biswas & Jing-Shiang Hwang
Pages: 5504-5515
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforWavelet-based Bayesian nonlinear regression for the air pollution effects on clinic visits in small areas of Taiwan | Full Text | References | PDF (644.5 KB)
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Article
An extension of the Freund's bivariate distribution to model cascading failures
G. Asha & A. Vincent Raja
Pages: 5516-5530
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforAn extension of the Freund's bivariate distribution to model cascading failures | Full Text | References | PDF (458.6 KB)
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Article
Testing the validity of the logistic model based on the empirical distribution function
Hadi Alizadeh Noughabi
Pages: 5531-5540
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforTesting the validity of the logistic model based on the empirical distribution function | Full Text | References | PDF (342.4 KB)
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Article
Estimation of parameters of Misclassified Size Biased Discrete Lindley Distribution
B. S. Trivedi & M. N. Patel
Pages: 5541-5552
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforEstimation of parameters of Misclassified Size Biased Discrete Lindley Distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (349.3 KB)
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Article
Permutation tests of scale using deviances
Scott J. Richter & Melinda H. McCann
Pages: 5553-5565
Published online: 04 Mar 2017
AbstractforPermutation tests of scale using deviances | Full Text | References | PDF (371.2 KB)
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Article
Ratio and product methods of estimation of population mean in the presence of correlated measurement errors
Shalabh & Jia-Ren Tsai
Pages: 5566-5593
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforRatio and product methods of estimation of population mean in the presence of correlated measurement errors | Full Text | References | PDF (1.7 MB)
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Article
A new asymmetric class of bivariate copulas for modeling dependence
H. Bekrizadeh, G. A. Parham & B. Jamshidi
Pages: 5594-5609
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforA new asymmetric class of bivariate copulas for modeling dependence | Full Text | References | PDF (762.9 KB)
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Article
A goodness of fit test for the multilevel proportional odds model
Nirodha Epasinghe & Roshini Sooriyarachchi
Pages: 5610-5626
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforA goodness of fit test for the multilevel proportional odds model | Full Text | References | PDF (436.2 KB)
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Review Articles

Review Article
Comparisons of ten estimation methods for the parameters of Marshall–Olkin extended exponential distribution
J. Mazucheli, M. E. Ghitany & F. Louzada
Pages: 5627-5645
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforComparisons of ten estimation methods for the parameters of Marshall–Olkin extended exponential distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (1.5 MB)
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Original Articles

Article
Variable selection in partially linear additive models for modal regression
Jing Lv, Hu Yang & Chaohui Guo
Pages: 5646-5665
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforVariable selection in partially linear additive models for modal regression | Full Text | References | PDF (474.2 KB)
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Article
Statistical frameworks for setting cutoff points of metabolic syndrome criteria
Tien-Mu Hsiao, Huifen Chen & Chien-Hua Wu
Pages: 5666-5681
Published online: 23 Mar 2017
AbstractforStatistical frameworks for setting cutoff points of metabolic syndrome criteria | Full Text | References | PDF (411.8 KB)
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Article
On generalized order statistics from generalized pareto distribution
Mehdi Rajaei Salmasi & Gholamhosein Yari
Pages: 5682-5697
Published online: 10 Mar 2017
AbstractforOn generalized order statistics from generalized pareto distribution | Full Text | References | PDF (458.2 KB)
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Article
Combined synthetic and |S| chart for monitoring process dispersion
Ming Ha Lee & Michael B. C. Khoo
Pages: 5698-5711
Published online: 15 Mar 2017
AbstractforCombined synthetic and |S| chart for monitoring process dispersion | Full Text | References | PDF (478.5 KB)
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Article
Competing risks simulation with the survsim R package
D. Moriña & A. Navarro
Pages: 5712-5722
Published online: 15 Mar 2017
AbstractforCompeting risks simulation with the survsim R package | Full Text | References | PDF (603 KB)
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Article
Estimation of nonlinear CUB models via numerical optimization and EM algorithm
Marica Manisera & Paola Zuccolotto
Pages: 5723-5739
Published online: 15 Mar 2017
AbstractforEstimation of nonlinear CUB models via numerical optimization and EM algorithm | Full Text | References | PDF (524.1 KB)
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Review Articles

Review Article
Testing sphericity and intraclass covariance structures under a growth curve model in high dimension
Muni S. Srivastava & Martin Singull
Pages: 5740-5751
Published online: 16 Mar 2017
AbstractforTesting sphericity and intraclass covariance structures under a growth curve model in high dimension | Full Text | References | PDF (377.2 KB)
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Original Articles

Article
Fitting Generalized Hyperbolic processes - New insights for generating initial values
A. W. Rathgeber, J. Stadler & S. Stöckl
Pages: 5752-5762
Published online: 15 Mar 2017
AbstractforFitting Generalized Hyperbolic processes - New insights for generating initial values | Full Text | References | PDF (355.7 KB)
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Article
Adjusted Wilcoxon signed rank test tables for ratio of percentiles
Li-Fei Huang
Pages: 5763-5771
Published online: 15 Mar 2017
AbstractforAdjusted Wilcoxon signed rank test tables for ratio of percentiles | Full Text | References | PDF (335.8 KB)
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Article
Monitoring the coefficient of variation using a variable sample size and sampling interval control chart
Khai Wah Khaw, Michael B. C. Khoo, Wai Chung Yeong & Zhang Wu
Pages: 5772-5794
Published online: 15 Mar 2017
AbstractforMonitoring the coefficient of variation using a variable sample size and sampling interval control chart | Full Text | References | PDF (573.6 KB)
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Article
Robust Bayesian estimation of a two-parameter exponential distribution under generalized Type-I progressive hybrid censoring
Jung In Seo & Yongku Kim
Pages: 5795-5807
Published online: 16 Mar 2017
AbstractforRobust Bayesian estimation of a two-parameter exponential distribution under generalized Type-I progressive hybrid censoring | Full Text | References | PDF (428.6 KB)
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Article
Detection of a changepoint, a mean-shift accompanied with a trend change, in short time-series with autocorrelation
Erla Sturludottir, Helga Gunnlaugsdottir, Olafur K. Nielsen & Gunnar Stefansson
Pages: 5808-5818
Published online: 09 Jun 2017
AbstractforDetection of a changepoint, a mean-shift accompanied with a trend change, in short time-series with autocorrelation | Full Text | References | PDF (662.7 KB)
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Article
Generalized normal ARMA model applied to the areas of economy, hydrology, and public policy
Eder Milani, Marinho Andrade & Carlos Diniz
Pages: 5819-5835
Published online: 10 Jul 2017
AbstractforGeneralized normal ARMA model applied to the areas of economy, hydrology, and public policy | Full Text | References | PDF (623.9 KB)
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Article
Tolerance limits under Poisson regression based on small-sample asymptotic methodology
Zachary Zimmer
Pages: 5836-5845
Published online: 03 Jul 2017
AbstractforTolerance limits under Poisson regression based on small-sample asymptotic methodology | Full Text | References | PDF (441.5 KB)
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Article
A model of preventive maintenance for parallel, series, and single-item replacement systems based on statistical analysis
M. S. Fallahnezhad & E. Najafian
Pages: 5846-5859
Published online: 17 Mar 2017
AbstractforA model of preventive maintenance for parallel, series, and single-item replacement systems based on statistical analysis | Full Text | References | PDF (380.1 KB)
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