International Journal of Statistical Distributions and Applications

Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017

  • A Copula Based Test for a Two Component Bivariate Mixture Distribution

    Ampalavanar Nanthakumar

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 61-66
    Received: 28 August 2017
    Accepted: 13 September 2017
    Published: 01 November 2017
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    Abstract: The paper presents a Copula based approach to test for a two component bivariate mixture distribution. The regular joint density is modeled by using the Copula and then the Locally Most Powerful test (LMP) test is derived by using this Copula based regular density. This is a fairly simple test compared to the dip / depth test developed by Hartigan.... Show More
  • Modeling Time-to- Recovery of Adult Diabetic Patients Using Cox-Proportional Hazards Model

    Abiyot Negash Terefe, Assaye Belay Gelaw

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 67-71
    Received: 21 August 2017
    Accepted: 07 September 2017
    Published: 10 November 2017
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    Abstract: Diabetes is a group of diseases marked by high or low level of glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action or both. The objective of this study is to model time-to-first recovery of adult diabetic patients using Cox Proportional Hazards model. A retrospective data was obtained from Jimma University Specialized Hospital diab... Show More
  • Imputation Methods for Longitudinal Data: A Comparative Study

    Ahmed Mahmoud Gad, Rania Hassan Mohamed Abdelkhalek

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 72-80
    Received: 05 March 2017
    Accepted: 28 March 2017
    Published: 10 November 2017
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    Abstract: Longitudinal studies play an important role in scientific researches. The defining characteristic of the longitudinal studies is that observations are collected from each subject repeatedly over time, or under different conditions. Missing values are common in longitudinal studies. The presence of missing values is always a fundamental challenge si... Show More
  • Limit Theorems of Integrals with Respect to Vector Random Measures in Complete Paranormed Spaces

    Renying Zeng

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 81-86
    Received: 07 September 2017
    Accepted: 26 September 2017
    Published: 15 November 2017
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    Abstract: This paper studies random integral of the form, where f is a function taking value in a paranormed vector space X, and M is an independent scattered vector random measure. Random integrals of this type are a natural generalization of random series with paranormed space valued coefficients. Some limit theorems of integrals with respect to vector random measures are proved.
  • Challenges and Implications of Missing Data on the Validity of Inferences and Options for Choosing the Right Strategy in Handling Them

    Nicholas Pindar Dibal, Ray Okafor, Hamadu Dallah

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 87-94
    Received: 29 September 2017
    Accepted: 17 October 2017
    Published: 20 November 2017
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    Abstract: Missing data in surveys and experimental research is a common occurrence which has serious implications on the validity of inferences. Advances in statistical procedures provides better and efficient methods of handling missing data yet many researches still handle incomplete data in ways that affects the results negatively. We review in detail the... Show More
  • Childhood Mortality Adjusting for Cluster Effect Study in Ghana Demographic Health Survey

    Kankam Stephen, Nana Kena Frimpong, Kofi Adagbodzo Samuel

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 95-102
    Received: 07 March 2017
    Accepted: 05 April 2017
    Published: 28 November 2017
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    Abstract: In Ghana Demographic Health Survey (GDHS), information is collected on the demographic characteristics and health status which is representative sample of the entire population. The backbone for the survey is enumeration areas (EA), clusters which was done using two-stage probabilistic approach. This paper illustrates analysis of childhood mortalit... Show More
  • Predicting Breast Cancer Incidence Rates Among White and Black Women in the United States: An Application of FTS Model

    Farah Yasmeen

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 103-112
    Received: 10 March 2017
    Accepted: 29 March 2017
    Published: 28 November 2017
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    Abstract: Development of statistical model for cancer incidence trend predictions can provide a sound and accurate foundation for planning a comprehensive national strategy for optimal partitioning of research resources. Several studies in the past showed that that there are racial/ethnic disparities exist between breast cancer incidence rates among black an... Show More
  • SDG-1 and 5 Complemented by BNF at Bangladesh: An Investigation

    Muhammad Mahboob Ali, Md. Kamrul Hossain, ABM Alauddin Chowdhury, Alexandru Nedelea

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 113-123
    Received: 03 July 2017
    Accepted: 25 August 2017
    Published: 30 November 2017
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    Abstract: The Government of the People's Republic of Bangladesh has established Bangladesh NGO Foundation (BNF) to support the NGOs, with a view to associate the Non-Governmental Organizations and assigned to take up socio- economic development activities and poverty alleviation. The country has also been facing massive challenges of feeding the rapidly incr... Show More
  • Fitting Finite Mixtures of Generalized Linear Regressions on Motor Insurance Claims

    Nana Kena Frempong, Osei Tawiah Owusu, Maxwell Akwasi Boateng, Francis Kwame Bukari

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 124-128
    Received: 01 March 2017
    Accepted: 08 May 2017
    Published: 07 December 2017
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    Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine the best mixture model for claim amount from a comprehensive insurance policy portfolio and use the model to estimate the expected claim amount per risk for the coming calendar year. The claims data were obtained from the motor insurance office of one of the top business insurance companies in Ghana. The data c... Show More
  • Stochastic Asset Models for Actuarial Use in Ghana

    Evans Tee, Eric Dei Ofosu-hene

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, December 2017
    Pages: 129-139
    Received: 28 May 2017
    Accepted: 12 June 2017
    Published: 16 January 2018
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    Abstract: The need for stochastic asset models has evolved from a common global standard for risk management in the Solvency II regime in Europe, IAIS Common Principles, Global ORSA standards NAIC, EIOPA, and OSFI. But the challenges in developing markets such as; lack of good quality data, inconsistent data coverage, market data not having long enough histo... Show More