scholarly journals The Skewed-Elliptical Log-Linear Birnbaum–Saunders Alpha-Power Model

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1297
Author(s):  
Guillermo Martínez-Flórez ◽  
Heleno Bolfarine ◽  
Yolanda M. Gómez
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Information Matrix ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Alpha Power ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Standard Error Estimation ◽  
Log Linear

In this paper, the skew-elliptical sinh-alpha-power distribution is developed as a natural follow-up to the skew-elliptical log-linear Birnbaum–Saunders alpha-power distribution, previously studied in the literature. Special cases include the ordinary log-linear Birnbaum–Saunders and skewed log-linear Birnbaum–Saunders distributions. As shown, it is able to surpass the ordinary sinh-normal models when fitting data sets with high (above the expected with the sinh-normal) degrees of asymmetry. Maximum likelihood estimation is developed with the inverse of the observed information matrix used for standard error estimation. Large sample properties of the maximum likelihood estimators such as consistency and asymptotic normality are established. An application is reported for the data set previously analyzed in the literature, where performance of the new distribution is shown when compared with other proposed alternative models.

scholarly journals Likelihood-Based Inference for the Asymmetric Beta-Skew Alpha-Power Distribution

Symmetry ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 613
Author(s):  
Guillermo Martínez-Flórez ◽  
Roger Tovar-Falón ◽  
Marvin Jimémez-Narváez
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Information Matrix ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Alpha Power ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Monte Carlo Simulation Study ◽  
New Family ◽  
Asymmetric Distributions ◽  
Two Parameters

This paper introduces a new family of asymmetric distributions that allows to fit unimodal as well as bimodal and trimodal data sets. The model extends the normal model by introducing two parameters that control the shape and the asymmetry of the distribution. Basic properties of this new distribution are studied in detail. The problem of estimating parameters is addressed by considering the maximum likelihood method and Fisher information matrix is derived. A small Monte Carlo simulation study is conducted to examine the performance of the obtained estimators. Finally, two data set are considered to illustrate the developed methodology.

scholarly journals Maximum likelihood estimation based on type-i hybrid progressive censored competing risks data

2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Samir Ashour ◽  
Wael Abu El Azm
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Competing Risks ◽  
Information Matrix ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Type I ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Competing Risks Data

<p>This paper is concerned with the estimators problems of the generalized Weibull distribution based on Type-I hybrid progressive censoring scheme (Type-I PHCS) in the presence of competing risks when the cause of failure of each item is known. Maximum likelihood estimates and the corresponding Fisher information matrix are obtained. We generalized Kundu and Joarder [7] results in the case of the exponential distribution while, the corresponding results in the case of the generalized exponential and Weibull distributions may be obtained as a special cases. A real data set is used to illustrate the theoretical results.</p>

scholarly journals The Censored Beta-Skew Alpha-Power Distribution

Symmetry ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1114
Author(s):  
Guillermo Martínez-Flórez ◽  
Roger Tovar-Falón ◽  
María Martínez-Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Power Distribution ◽  
Information Matrix ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Alpha Power ◽  
Score Functions ◽  
New Family ◽  
Two Parameters ◽  
Family Of Distributions

This paper introduces a new family of distributions for modelling censored multimodal data. The model extends the widely known tobit model by introducing two parameters that control the shape and the asymmetry of the distribution. Basic properties of this new family of distributions are studied in detail and a model for censored positive data is also studied. The problem of estimating parameters is addressed by considering the maximum likelihood method. The score functions and the elements of the observed information matrix are given. Finally, three applications to real data sets are reported to illustrate the developed methodology.

scholarly journals Generalized Weighted Rama Distribution: Properties and Application to Model Lifetime Data

2021 ◽  
pp. 9-37
Author(s):  
Samuel U. Enogwe ◽  
Chisimkwuo John ◽  
Happiness O. Obiora-Ilouno ◽  
Chrisogonus K. Onyekwere
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Estimation Of Parameters ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Bathtub Shape ◽  
Asymptotic Confidence Intervals

In this paper, we propose a new lifetime distribution called the generalized weighted Rama (GWR) distribution, which extends the two-parameter Rama distribution and has the Rama distribution as a special case. The GWR distribution has the ability to model data sets that have positive skewness and upside-down bathtub shape hazard rate. Expressions for mathematical and reliability properties of the GWR distribution have been derived. Estimation of parameters was achieved using the method of maximum likelihood estimation and a simulation was performed to verify the stability of the maximum likelihood estimates of the model parameters. The asymptotic confidence intervals of the parameters of the proposed distribution are obtained. The applicability of the GWR distribution was illustrated with a real data set and the results obtained show that the GWR distribution is a better candidate for the data than the other competing distributions being investigated.

On log-bimodal alpha-power distributions with application to nickel contents and erosion data

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (6) ◽  
pp. 1565-1580
Author(s):  
Hugo S. Salinas ◽  
Guillermo Martínez-Flórez ◽  
Artur J. Lemonte ◽  
Heleno Bolfarine
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Normal Distribution ◽  
Fisher Information ◽  
Power Distribution ◽  
Information Matrix ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Alpha Power ◽  
Log Normal ◽  
Log Normal Distribution

Abstract In this paper, we present a new parametric class of distributions based on the log-alpha-power distribution, which contains the well-known log-normal distribution as a special case. This new family is useful to deal with unimodal as well as bimodal data with asymmetry and kurtosis coefficients ranging far from that expected based on the log-normal distribution. The usual approach is considered to perform inferences, and the traditional maximum likelihood method is employed to estimate the unknown parameters. Monte Carlo simulation results indicate that the maximum likelihood approach is quite effective to estimate the model parameters. We also derive the observed and expected Fisher information matrices. As a byproduct of such study, it is shown that the Fisher information matrix is nonsingular throughout the sample space. Empirical applications of the proposed family of distributions to real data are provided for illustrative purposes.

scholarly journals Estimation and Testing for Functional Form in Pure Premium Regression Models

1986 ◽  
Vol 16 (S1) ◽  
pp. S31-S43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott E. Harrington
Keyword(s):  
Functional Form ◽  
Linear Models ◽  
Predictive Accuracy ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Auto Insurance ◽  
Regression Methods ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Insurance Claims Data ◽  
Log Linear

AbstractEstimation of pure premiums for alternative rate classes using regression methods requires the choice of a functional form for the statistical model. Common choices include linear and log-linear models. This paper considers maximum likelihood estimation and testing for functional form using the power transformation suggested by Box and Cox. The linear and log-linear models are special cases of this transformation. Application of the procedure is illustrated using auto insurance claims data from the state of Massachusetts and from the United Kingdom. The predictive accuracy of the method compares favorably to that for the linear and log-linear models for both data sets.

scholarly journals New class of Lindley distributions: properties and applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Duha Hamed ◽  
Ahmad Alzaghal
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Statistical Properties ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Lifetime Data ◽  
Unknown Parameters ◽  
Lindley Distribution ◽  
New Class

AbstractA new generalized class of Lindley distribution is introduced in this paper. This new class is called the T-Lindley{Y} class of distributions, and it is generated by using the quantile functions of uniform, exponential, Weibull, log-logistic, logistic and Cauchy distributions. The statistical properties including the modes, moments and Shannon’s entropy are discussed. Three new generalized Lindley distributions are investigated in more details. For estimating the unknown parameters, the maximum likelihood estimation has been used and a simulation study was carried out. Lastly, the usefulness of this new proposed class in fitting lifetime data is illustrated using four different data sets. In the application section, the strength of members of the T-Lindley{Y} class in modeling both unimodal as well as bimodal data sets is presented. A member of the T-Lindley{Y} class of distributions outperformed other known distributions in modeling unimodal and bimodal lifetime data sets.

scholarly journals Maximum Likelihood Estimation of the VAR(1) Model Parameters with Missing Observations

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helena Mouriño ◽  
Maria Isabel Barão
Keyword(s):  
Stochastic Process ◽  
Missing Data ◽  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Moving Average ◽  
Practical Importance ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Missing Observations ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Impact

Missing-data problems are extremely common in practice. To achieve reliable inferential results, we need to take into account this feature of the data. Suppose that the univariate data set under analysis has missing observations. This paper examines the impact of selecting an auxiliary complete data set—whose underlying stochastic process is to some extent interdependent with the former—to improve the efficiency of the estimators for the relevant parameters of the model. The Vector AutoRegressive (VAR) Model has revealed to be an extremely useful tool in capturing the dynamics of bivariate time series. We propose maximum likelihood estimators for the parameters of the VAR(1) Model based on monotone missing data pattern. Estimators’ precision is also derived. Afterwards, we compare the bivariate modelling scheme with its univariate counterpart. More precisely, the univariate data set with missing observations will be modelled by an AutoRegressive Moving Average (ARMA(2,1)) Model. We will also analyse the behaviour of the AutoRegressive Model of order one, AR(1), due to its practical importance. We focus on the mean value of the main stochastic process. By simulation studies, we conclude that the estimator based on the VAR(1) Model is preferable to those derived from the univariate context.

Utilizarea teoriei valorilor extreme în climatologie

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentin Raileanu ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Extreme Values ◽  
Probability Distributions ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
R Software ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Data Format ◽  
Generalized Pareto ◽  
Distribution Parameters

The article briefly describes the history and fields of application of the theory of extreme values, including climatology. The data format, the Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) probability distributions with Bock Maxima, the Generalized Pareto (GP) distributions with Point of Threshold (POT) and the analysis methods are presented. Estimating the distribution parameters is done using the Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) method. Free R software installation, the minimum set of required commands and the GUI in2extRemes graphical package are described. As an example, the results of the GEV analysis of a simulated data set in in2extRemes are presented.

scholarly journals Numerical algorithms for constrained maximum likelihood estimation

2003 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. F. Li ◽  
M. R. Osborne ◽  
T. Prvan
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Information Matrix ◽  
Numerical Algorithms ◽  
Trust Region ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Quadratic Model ◽  
Mixture Density ◽  
Constrained Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Constrained Maximum Likelihood

AbstractThis paper describes a SQP-type algorithm for solving a constrained maximum likelihood estimation problem that incorporates a number of novel features. We call it MLESOL. MLESOL maintains the use of an estimate of the Fisher information matrix to the Hessian of the negative log-likelihood but also encompasses a secant approximation S to the second-order part of the augmented Lagrangian function along with tests for when to use this information. The local quadratic model used has a form something like that of Tapia's SQP augmented scale BFGS secant method but explores the additional structure of the objective function. The step choice algorithm is based on minimising a local quadratic model subject to the linearised constraints and an elliptical trust region centred at the current approximate minimiser. This is accomplished using the Byrd and Omojokun trust region approach, together with a special module for assessing the quality of the step thus computed. The numerical performance of MLESOL is studied by means of an example involving the estimation of a mixture density.

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