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Calibrating Parametric Subject-Specific Risk Estimation, Tianxi Cai, Lu Tian, Hajime Uno, Scott D. Solomon, L. J. Wei Oct 2008

Calibrating Parametric Subject-Specific Risk Estimation, Tianxi Cai, Lu Tian, Hajime Uno, Scott D. Solomon, L. J. Wei

Harvard University Biostatistics Working Paper Series

No abstract provided.


Joint Spatial Modeling Of Recurrent Infection And Growth With Processes Under Intermittent Observation, Farouk S. Nathoo Aug 2008

Joint Spatial Modeling Of Recurrent Infection And Growth With Processes Under Intermittent Observation, Farouk S. Nathoo

COBRA Preprint Series

In this article we present new statistical methodology for longitudinal studies in forestry where trees are subject to recurrent infection and the hazard of infection depends on tree growth over time. Understanding the nature of this dependence has important implications for reforestation and breeding programs. Challenges arise for statistical analysis in this setting with sampling schemes leading to panel data, exhibiting dynamic spatial variability, and incomplete covariate histories for hazard regression. In addition, data are collected at a large number of locations which poses computational difficulties for spatiotemporal modeling. A joint model for infection and growth is developed; wherein, a …


Nonparametric Regression Using Local Kernel Estimating Equations For Correlated Failure Time Data, Zhangsheng Yu, Xihong Lin Jun 2008

Nonparametric Regression Using Local Kernel Estimating Equations For Correlated Failure Time Data, Zhangsheng Yu, Xihong Lin

Harvard University Biostatistics Working Paper Series

No abstract provided.


Semiparametric Maximum Likelihood Estimation In Normal Transformation Models For Bivariate Survival Data, Yi Li, Ross L. Prentice, Xihong Lin Jun 2008

Semiparametric Maximum Likelihood Estimation In Normal Transformation Models For Bivariate Survival Data, Yi Li, Ross L. Prentice, Xihong Lin

Harvard University Biostatistics Working Paper Series

No abstract provided.