Investigating The Performance Of Propensity Score Approaches For Differential Item Functioning Analysis,
2020
University of British Columbia
Investigating The Performance Of Propensity Score Approaches For Differential Item Functioning Analysis, Yan Liu, Chanmin Kim, Amrey D. Wu, Paul Gustafson, Edward Kroc, Bruno D. Zumbo
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
To evaluate the performance of propensity score approaches for differential item functioning analysis, this simulation study was conducted to assess bias, mean square error, Type I error, and power under different levels of effect size and a variety of model misspecification conditions, including different types and missing patterns of covariates.
A Glossary On Building Longitudinal, Population-Based Data Linkages To Explore Children’S Developmental Trajectories,
2020
University of British Columbia
A Glossary On Building Longitudinal, Population-Based Data Linkages To Explore Children’S Developmental Trajectories, Jennifer E. V. Lloyd, Jacqui Boonstra, Lisa Chen, Barry Forer, Ruth Hershler, Constance Milbrath, Brenda T. Poon, Neda Razaz, Pippa Rowcliffe, Kimberly Schonert-Reichl
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
Population-based, person-specific, longitudinal child and youth health and developmental data linkages involve connecting combinations of specially-collected data and administrative data for longitudinal population research purposes. This glossary provides definitions of key terms and concepts related to their theoretical basis, research infrastructure, research methodology, statistical analysis, and knowledge translation.
Robust Confidence Intervals For The Population Mean Alternatives To The Student-T Confidence Interval,
2020
The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
Robust Confidence Intervals For The Population Mean Alternatives To The Student-T Confidence Interval, Moustafa Omar Ahmed Abu-Shawiesh, Aamir Saghir
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
In this paper, three robust confidence intervals are proposed as alternatives to the Student‑t confidence interval. The performance of these intervals was compared through a simulation study shows that Qn-t confidence interval performs the best and it is as good as Student’s‑t confidence interval. Real-life data was used for illustration and performing a comparison that support the findings obtained from the simulation study.
Using Spss To Analyze Complex Survey Data: A Primer,
2020
University of British Columbia
Using Spss To Analyze Complex Survey Data: A Primer, Danjie Zou, Jennifer E. V. Lloyd, Jennifer L. Baumbusch
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
An introduction to using SPSS to analyze complex survey data is given. Key features of complex survey design are described briefly, including stratification, clustering, multiple stages, and weights. Then, annotated SPSS syntax for complex survey data analysis is presented to demonstrate the step-by-step process using real complex samples data.
D-Vine Copula Model For Dependent Binary Data,
2020
Old Dominion University
D-Vine Copula Model For Dependent Binary Data, Huihui Lin, N. Rao Chaganty
College of Sciences Posters
High-dimensional dependent binary data are prevalent in a wide range of scientific disciplines. A popular method for analyzing such data is the Multivariate Probit (MP) model. But the MP model sometimes fails even within a feasible range of binary correlations, because the underlying correlation matrix of the latent variables may not be positive definite. In this research, we proposed pair copula models, assuming the dependence between the binary variables is first order autoregressive (AR(1))or equicorrelated structure. Also, when Archimediean copula is used, most paper converted Kendall Tau to corresponding copula parameter, there is no explicit function of Pearson’s correlation coefficient …
On The Authentic Notion, Relevance, And Solution Of The Jeffreys-Lindley Paradox In The Zettabyte Era,
2020
Radford University
On The Authentic Notion, Relevance, And Solution Of The Jeffreys-Lindley Paradox In The Zettabyte Era, Miodrag M. Lovric
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
The Jeffreys-Lindley paradox is the most quoted divergence between the frequentist and Bayesian approaches to statistical inference. It is embedded in the very foundations of statistics and divides frequentist and Bayesian inference in an irreconcilable way. This paradox is the Gordian Knot of statistical inference and Data Science in the Zettabyte Era. If statistical science is ready for revolution confronted by the challenges of massive data sets analysis, the first step is to finally solve this anomaly. For more than sixty years, the Jeffreys-Lindley paradox has been under active discussion and debate. Many solutions have been proposed, none entirely satisfactory. …
Conflicts In Bayesian Statistics Between Inference Based On Credible Intervals And Bayes Factors,
2020
Radford University
Conflicts In Bayesian Statistics Between Inference Based On Credible Intervals And Bayes Factors, Miodrag M. Lovric
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
In frequentist statistics, point-null hypothesis testing based on significance tests and confidence intervals are harmonious procedures and lead to the same conclusion. This is not the case in the domain of the Bayesian framework. An inference made about the point-null hypothesis using Bayes factor may lead to an opposite conclusion if it is based on the Bayesian credible interval. Bayesian suggestions to test point-nulls using credible intervals are misleading and should be dismissed. A null hypothesized value may be outside a credible interval but supported by Bayes factor (a Type I conflict), or contrariwise, the null value may be inside …
Structure-Activity Relationship Of Novel Diphenyl Ureas Targeting Mycobacterium,
2020
Grand Valley State University
Structure-Activity Relationship Of Novel Diphenyl Ureas Targeting Mycobacterium, Piper Burghduf
Student Scholars Day Posters
In 2017, the World Health Organization reported that 10 million people were infected with tuberculosis, 1.6 million of whom died. Tuberculosis is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily infects an individual’s lungs. Unfortunately, failure to adhere to the long and arduous drug regimen has contributed to the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of M. tuberculosis. Therefore, the need for novel antibiotics is imperative to saving millions of lives. Our lab has recently developed a family of diphenyl ureas that exhibited increased antimicrobial activity toward Mycobacterium. Reported herein is the continuation of our previous research involving the synthesis of …
Group Testing Identification: Objective Functions, Implementation, And Multiplex Assays,
2020
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Group Testing Identification: Objective Functions, Implementation, And Multiplex Assays, Brianna D. Hitt
Department of Statistics: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Group testing is the process of combining items into groups to test for a binary characteristic. One of its most widely used applications is infectious disease testing. In this context, specimens (e.g., blood, urine) are amalgamated into groups and tested. For groups that test positive, there are many algorithmic retesting procedures available to identify positive individuals. The appeal of group testing is that the overall number of tests needed is significantly less than for individual testing when disease prevalence is small and an appropriate algorithm is chosen. Group testing has a number of applications beyond infectious disease testing, such as …
Alarm Forecasting In Natural Gas Pipelines,
2020
Marquette University
Alarm Forecasting In Natural Gas Pipelines, Colin Quinn
Master's Theses (2009 -)
This thesis examines alarm forecasting methods for a natural gas production pipeline to assure the efficient transportation of high-quality natural gas. Natural gas production companies use pipelines to transport natural gas from the extraction well to a distribution point. Forecasting natural gas pipeline pressure alarms helps control room operators maintain a functioning pipeline and avoid costly down time. As gas enters the pipeline and travels to the distribution point, it is expected that the gas meets certain specifications set in place by either state law or the customer receiving the gas. If the gas meets these standards and is accepted …
Using Zero-Inflated Poisson Model And Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial Model On Dental Services Of Wisconsin, 2014 Data,
2020
Marquette University
Using Zero-Inflated Poisson Model And Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial Model On Dental Services Of Wisconsin, 2014 Data, Ke Xu
Master's Theses (2009 -)
Professional dental care to ensure optimum oral health of public plays an important role in the public health system. Facing the truth that there has been decline in dental care utilization for decade in 20th century, more and more attention has been paid to the oral health of children from this century. Children from age 0 to 21 years old experience rapid physical and oral development. Investigating the utilization of dental service for these children will provide useful information for the future study of the insurance system. In this thesis, two regression methods will be studied, the Zero-Inflated Poisson model …
Rotorcraft Blade Angle Calibration Methods,
2020
Old Dominion University
Rotorcraft Blade Angle Calibration Methods, Brian David Calvert Jr.
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Theses & Dissertations
The most vital system of a rotorcraft is the rotor system due to its effects on the overall flight quality of the vehicle. Therefore, it is of importance to be able to accurately determine blade position during flight so that fine adjustments can be made to ensure a safe and efficient flight. In this study, a current calibration method focusing on the pitch, flap, and lead-lag blade angles is analyzed and found to have larger than acceptable error associated with the sensor calibrations. A literature review is conducted which reveals four novel methods that can potentially increase the accuracy of …
Conceptualization And Application Of Deep Learning And Applied Statistics For Flight Plan Recommendation,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
Conceptualization And Application Of Deep Learning And Applied Statistics For Flight Plan Recommendation, Nicholas C. Forrest
Theses and Dissertations
The Air Forces Pilot Training Next (PTN) program seeks a more efficient pilot training environment emphasizing the use of virtual reality flight simulators alongside periodic real aircraft experience. The PTN program wants to accelerate the training pace and progress in undergraduate pilot training compared to traditional undergraduate pilot training. Currently, instructor pilots spend excessive time planning and scheduling flights. This research focuses on methods to auto-generate the planning of in-flight events using hybrid filtering and deep learning techniques. The resulting approach captures temporal trends of user-specific and program-wide student performance to recommend a feasible set of graded flight events for …
An Analysis Of A Lighting Prediction Threshold For 45th Weather Squadron Electric Field Mill Data,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
An Analysis Of A Lighting Prediction Threshold For 45th Weather Squadron Electric Field Mill Data, Charles A. Skrovan
Theses and Dissertations
The mission of the 45th Weather Squadron (45 WS) is to “exploit the weather to assure safe access to air and space” for Patrick Air Force Base, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS), and Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in support of various operations (United States Air Force, n.d.). To support that mission the 45 WS hosts a suite of weather detection instruments that include a lightning warning system that consists of an array of 31 electric field mills (EFM) and a lightning detection and ranging system (Department of the Air Force, 1976). Electric field mills at Cape Canaveral continuously record …
Ground Weather Radar Signal Characterization Through Application Of Convolutional Neural Networks,
2020
Air Force Institute of Technology
Ground Weather Radar Signal Characterization Through Application Of Convolutional Neural Networks, Stephen M. Lee
Theses and Dissertations
The 45th Weather Squadron supports the space launch efforts out of the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station for the Department of Defense, NASA, and commercial customers through weather assessments. Their assessment of the Lightning Launch Commit Criteria (LLCC) for avoidance of natural and rocket triggered lightning to launch vehicles is critical in approving space shuttle and rocket launches. The LLCC includes standards for cloud formations, which requires proper cloud identification and characterization methods. Accurate reflectivity measurements for ground weather radar are important to meet the LLCC for rocket triggered lightning. Current linear interpolation methods for ground …
A New Liu Type Of Estimator For The Restricted Sur Estimator,
2020
Jönköping University
A New Liu Type Of Estimator For The Restricted Sur Estimator, Kristofer Månsson, B. M. Golam Kibria, Ghazi Shukur
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
A new Liu type of estimator for the seemingly unrelated regression (SUR) models is proposed that may be used when estimating the parameters vector in the presence of multicollinearity if the it is suspected to belong to a linear subspace. The dispersion matrices and the mean squared error (MSE) are derived. The new estimator may have a lower MSE than the traditional estimators. It was shown using simulation techniques the new shrinkage estimator outperforms the commonly used estimators in the presence of multicollinearity.
Sampling The Porridge: A Comparison Of Ordered Variable Regression With F And R2 And Multiple Linear Regression With Corrected F And R2 In The Presence Of Multicollinearity,
2020
Brown University
Sampling The Porridge: A Comparison Of Ordered Variable Regression With F And R2 And Multiple Linear Regression With Corrected F And R2 In The Presence Of Multicollinearity, Grayson L. Baird, Stephen L. Bieber
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
Differences between the multiple linear regression model with Corrected R2 and Corrected F and the ordered variable regression model with R2 and F when intercorrelation is present are illustrated with simulated and real-world data.
The Analytics Managers Ultimate Guide For Working With Universities,
2020
Health Management and Policy
The Analytics Managers Ultimate Guide For Working With Universities, Robert J. Mcgrath
Faculty Publications
The challenges organizations are having related to finding (and retaining) deep analytical talent did not materialize out of thin air…or overnight. Analytics and Data science – and the role of the analytics professional – has evolved over the last several decades and has been fueled by our ability to capture and process increasingly larger and more complex variations of data and our desire to gain increasingly granular insights to fuel innovation and creativity. While many organizations recognize that a partnership with a university can be a resource to many of these challenges, the best way to start a conversation with …
A Study Verifying The Dimensioning Of A Multivariate Dichotomized Sample In Exploratory Factor Analysis,
2020
Federal University of Paraná (UFPR)
A Study Verifying The Dimensioning Of A Multivariate Dichotomized Sample In Exploratory Factor Analysis, Rosilei S. Novak, Jair M. Marques
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
The sample size dichotomized was related to the measure of sampling adequacy, considering the explanations provided by factors and commonalities. Monte Carlo simulation generated multivariate normal samples and varying the number of observations, the factor analysis was applied in each sample dichotomized. Results were modeled by polynomial regression based on the sample sizing.
Parametric And Non-Parametric Tests For The Comparison Of Two Samples Which Both Include Paired And Unpaired Observations,
2020
University of the West of England
Parametric And Non-Parametric Tests For The Comparison Of Two Samples Which Both Include Paired And Unpaired Observations, Ben Derrick, Paul White, Deirdre Toher
Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods
Samples that include both independent and paired observations cause a dilemma for researchers that covers the full breadth of empirical research. Parametric approaches for the comparison of two samples using all available observations are considered, under normality and non-normality. These approaches are compared to naive and newly proposed non-parametric alternatives.
