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Weak Convergence for Nonparametric Bayes Estimators Based on Beta Processes in the Random Censorship Model

  • Hong, Jee-Chang
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.12 no.3
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    • pp.545-556
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    • 2005
  • Hjort(1990) obtained the nonparametric Bayes estimator $\^{F}_{c,a}$ of $F_0$ with respect to beta processes in the random censorship model. Let $X_1,{\cdots},X_n$ be i.i.d. $F_0$ and let $C_1,{\cdot},\;C_n$ be i.i.d. G. Assume that $F_0$ and G are continuous. This paper shows that {$\^{F}_{c,a}$(u){\|}0 < u < T} converges weakly to a Gaussian process whenever T < $\infty$ and $\~{F}_0({\tau})\;<\;1$.

A Non-Linear Exponential(NLINEX) Loss Function in Bayesian Analysis

  • Islam, A.F.M.Saiful;Roy, M.K.;Ali, M.Masoom
    • Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.899-910
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    • 2004
  • In this paper we have proposed a new loss function, namely, non-linear exponential(NLINEX) loss function, which is quite asymmetric in nature. We obtained the Bayes estimator under exponential(LINEX) and squared error(SE) loss functions. Moreover, a numerical comparison among the Bayes estimators of power function distribution under SE, LINEX, and NLINEX loss function have been made.

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How to Improve Classical Estimators via Linear Bayes Method?

  • Wang, Lichun
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.22 no.6
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    • pp.531-542
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    • 2015
  • In this survey, we use the normal linear model to demonstrate the use of the linear Bayes method. The superiorities of linear Bayes estimator (LBE) over the classical UMVUE and MLE are established in terms of the mean squared error matrix (MSEM) criterion. Compared with the usual Bayes estimator (obtained by the MCMC method) the proposed LBE is simple and easy to use with numerical results presented to illustrate its performance. We also examine the applications of linear Bayes method to some other distributions including two-parameter exponential family, uniform distribution and inverse Gaussian distribution, and finally make some remarks.

Application of Constrained Bayes Estimation under Balanced Loss Function in Insurance Pricing

  • Kim, Myung Joon;Kim, Yeong-Hwa
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.235-243
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    • 2014
  • Constrained Bayesian estimates overcome the over shrinkness toward the mean which usual Bayes and empirical Bayes estimates produce by matching first and second empirical moments; subsequently, a constrained Bayes estimate is recommended to use in case the research objective is to produce a histogram of the estimates considering the location and dispersion. The well-known squared error loss function exclusively emphasizes the precision of estimation and may lead to biased estimators. Thus, the balanced loss function is suggested to reflect both goodness of fit and precision of estimation. In insurance pricing, the accurate location estimates of risk and also dispersion estimates of each risk group should be considered under proper loss function. In this paper, by applying these two ideas, the benefit of the constrained Bayes estimates and balanced loss function will be discussed; in addition, application effectiveness will be proved through an analysis of real insurance accident data.

Classical and Bayesian methods of estimation for power Lindley distribution with application to waiting time data

  • Sharma, Vikas Kumar;Singh, Sanjay Kumar;Singh, Umesh
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.24 no.3
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    • pp.193-209
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    • 2017
  • The power Lindley distribution with some of its properties is considered in this article. Maximum likelihood, least squares, maximum product spacings, and Bayes estimators are proposed to estimate all the unknown parameters of the power Lindley distribution. Lindley's approximation and Markov chain Monte Carlo techniques are utilized for Bayesian calculations since posterior distribution cannot be reduced to standard distribution. The performances of the proposed estimators are compared based on simulated samples. The waiting times of research articles to be accepted in statistical journals are fitted to the power Lindley distribution with other competing distributions. Chi-square statistic, Kolmogorov-Smirnov statistic, Akaike information criterion and Bayesian information criterion are used to access goodness-of-fit. It was found that the power Lindley distribution gives a better fit for the data than other distributions.

A Study on the Application of Constrained Bayes Estimation for Product Quality Control (Constrained 베이즈 추정방식의 제품 품질관리 활용방안에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Tai-Kyoo;Kim, Myung Joon
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.43 no.1
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    • pp.57-66
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study is to apply the constrained Bayesian estimation methodology for product quality control process and prove the effectiveness of the product management by comparing with the well-known Bayes estimator through data performance result. Methods: The Bayes and constrained Bayes estimators were produced based on the theoretical background and for confirming the effectiveness of suggested application, the deviation index was defined and calculated for the comparison. Results: The statistical analysis result shows that applying the suggested estimation methodology, that is, constrained Bayes estimator improves the effectiveness of the index with regard to reduce the error by matching the first two empirical moments. Conclusion: Considering the advanced Bayesian approaches such as constrained Bayes estimation for the product quality control process, the newly defined deviation index reduces the error for estimating the parameter histogram which is reflected both location and deviation parameters and furthermore various Bayesian perspective approaches seems to be meaningful for managing the product quality control process.

Estimations of the Parameters in a Two-component System Using Dependent Masked Data

  • Sarhan Ammar M.
    • International Journal of Reliability and Applications
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    • v.6 no.2
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    • pp.117-133
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    • 2005
  • Estimations of the parameters included in a two-component system are derived based on masked system life test data, when the probability of masking depends upon the exact cause of system failure. Also estimations of reliability for the individual components at a specified mission time are derived. Maximum likelihood and Bayes methods are used to derive these estimators. The problem is explained on a series system consisting of two independent components each of which has a Pareto distributed lifetime. Further we present numerical studies using simulation.

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Bayesian Reliability Estimation for the Rayleigh Distribution (Rayleigh 분포(分布)에서의 베이지안 신뢰추정(信賴推定))

  • Kim, Yeung-Hoon;Sohn, Joong-K.
    • Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society
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    • v.4
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    • pp.75-86
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    • 1993
  • This paper deals with the problem of estimating a reliability function for the Rayleigh distribution. Using the priors about a reliabity of real interest some Bayes estimators and Bayes credible sets are proposed and studied under squared error loss and Harris loss.

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Admissibility of Some Stepwise Bayes Estimators

  • Kim, Byung-Hwee
    • Journal of the Korean Statistical Society
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.102-112
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    • 1987
  • This paper treats the problem of estimating an arbitrary parametric function in the case when the parameter and sample spaces are countable and the decision space is arbitrary. Using the notions of a stepwise Bayesian procedure and finite admissibility, a theorem is proved. It shows that under some assumptions, every finitely admissible estimator is unique stepwise Bayes with respect to a finite or countable sequence of mutually orthogonal priors with finite supports. Under an additional assumption, it is shown that the converse is true as well. The first can be also extended to the case when the parameter and sample space are arbitrary, i.e., not necessarily countable, and the underlying probability distributions are discrete.

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SIMULTANEOUS ESTIMATION OF GAMMA SCALE PARAMETER UNDER ENTROPY LOSS:BAYESIAN APPROACH

  • Chung, Youn-Shik
    • Journal of applied mathematics & informatics
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.55-64
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    • 1996
  • Let $X_1, ....$X_P be p($\geq$2) independent random variables, where each X1 has a gamma distribution with $k_i and ${\heta}_i$. The problem is to simultaneously estimate p gammar parameters ${\heta}_i$ under entropy loss where the parameters are believed priori. Hierarchical bayes(HB) and empirical bayes(EB) estimators are investigated. Next computer simulation is studied to compute the risk percentage improvement of the HB, EB and the estimator of Dey et al.(1987) compared to MVUE of ${\heta}$.