Journal of Statistical Theory and Applications

Volume 16, Issue 3, September 2017
Research Article

1. On Records in Sequences of Nonidentically Distributed Exponential Random Variables

M. Ahsanullah, V.B. Nevzorov
Pages: 284 - 287
The representation of record values based on sequences of non-identically distributed exponential random variables in terms of independent exponential summands is suggested.
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2. The Burr X Generator of Distributions for Lifetime Data

Haitham M. Yousof, Ahmed Z. Afify, G. G. Hamedani, Gokarna Aryal
Pages: 288 - 305
In this paper, we introduce a new class of distributions called the Burr X family. Some of its mathematical and structural properties are derived. The maximum likelihood is used for estimating the model parameters. The importance and flexibility of the new family are illustrated by means of an application...
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3. Some Results on Stochastic Orderings of Generalized Order Statistics and Spacings

Z. Zamani, G. R. Mohtashami Borzadaran, M. Amini
Pages: 306 - 321
Generalized order statistics unify the study of order statistics, record values, k-records, Pfeifer’s records and several other cases of ordered random variables. In this paper, we first provide several comparison results for generalized order statistics in terms of the dynamic cumulative residual quantile...
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4. Generalized Sichel Distribution and Associated Inference

Yeh Ching Low, Seng Huat Ong, Ramesh C. Gupta
Pages: 322 - 336
In this paper, we propose a generalized form of Sichel distribution which is obtained by mixing the Poisson distribution with the extended generalized inverse Gaussian distribution. This distribution models over dispersed, zero-inflated and heavy-tailed count data sets. These characteristics are examined...
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5. Least Squares Parameter Estimation for Sparse Functional Varying Coefficient Model

Behdad Mostafaiy, Mohammad Reza Faridrohani
Pages: 337 - 344
In the present paper, we study functional varying coefficient model in which both the response and the predictor are functions. We give estimates of the intercept and the slope functions in the case that the observations are sparse and noise-contaminated longitudinal data by using least squares representation...
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6. Improved Confidence Intervals for the Ratio of Coefficients of Variation of Two Lognormal Distributions

Md Sazib Hasan, K. Krishnamoorthy
Pages: 345 - 353
The problem of estimating the ratio of coefficients of variation of two independent lognormal populations is considered. We propose two closed-form approximate confidence intervals (CIs), one is based on the method of variance estimate recovery (MOVER), and another is based on the fiducial approach....
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7. Slashed Moment Exponential Distribution

Yuri A. Iriarte, Juan M. Astorga, Osvaldo Venegas, Héctor W. Gómez
Pages: 354 - 365
The problem of estimating the ratio of coefficients of variation of two independent lognormal populations is considered. We propose two closed-form approximate confidence intervals (CIs), one is based on the method of variance estimate recovery (MOVER), and another is based on the fiducial approach....
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8. Large Sample Inference about the Ratio of Means in Two Independent Populations

Mohammad Reza Mahmoudi, Javad Behboodian, Mohsen Maleki
Pages: 366 - 374
In a number of situations, for example in biology, psychology and neurosciences, researchers are interested in the ratio of two measured quantities. In this paper, we give an overview of different methods to constructing confidence limits for the ratios. Then by using the limiting theorems, a pivotal...
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9. Tail dependence coefficient of generalized hyperbolic distribution

Mohalilou Aleiyouka, Alexandre Berred, Mohammad Ahsanullah
Pages: 375 - 381
The tail dependence describes the limiting proportion of exceeding one margin over a certain threshold given that the other margin has already exceeded that threshold. In this paper, we obtain the limit tail dependence coefficient for the generalized hyperbolic distribution.
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10. The Odd Log-Logistic Marshall-Olkin Lindley Model for Lifetime Data

Morad Alizadeh, Gamze Ozel, Emrah Altun, Mousa Abdi, G.G. Hamedani
Pages: 382 - 400
A new three parameter model called the odd log-logistic Marshall-Olkin-Lindley (OLLMO-L) distribution is proposed and studied. This distribution is symmetric, platykurtic, leptokurtic and unimodal. Various structural properties are derived, including explicit expressions for the ordinary and conditional...
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11. The new family of distributions and applications in heteroscedastic regression analysis

Gauss M. Cordeiro, Thiago G. Ramires, Edwin M.M. Ortega, Morad Alizadeh
Pages: 401 - 418
First we introduce and study some general mathematical properties of a new generator of continuous distributions with two extra shape parameters called the odd generalized half-Cauchy family. A second goal, we introduce the new log-generalized odd half-Cauchy heteroscedastic regression model with censored...