Smoothing estimation of rate function for recurrent event data with informative censoring

This paper proposes kernel estimation of the occurrence rate function for recurrent event data with informative censoring. An informative censoring model is considered with assumptions made on the joint distribution of the recurrent event process and the censoring time without modeling the censoring distribution. Under the validity of the informative censoring model, we also show that an estimator based on the assumption of independent censoring becomes inappropriate and is generally asymptotically biased. To investigate the asymptotic properties of the proposed estimator, the explicit form of its asymptotic mean squared risk and the asymptotic normality are derived. Meanwhile, the empirical consistent smoothing estimator for the variance function of the estimator is suggested. The performance of the estimators are also studied through Monte Carlo simulations. An epidemiological example of intravenous drug user data is used to show the influence of informative censoring in the estimation of the occurrence rate functions for inpatient cares over time.     

随机截断模型下生存函数的一个估计

本文讨论截断数据生存函数的估计问题。由于在寿命试验中截断分布Ｇ（ｙ）往往是人们５自己设计的，从类似Ｂｕｃｋｌｅｙ和Ｊａｍｅｓ处理期望的思想出发，文中给出了一个新的估计，并计算了它的期望和方差。     

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As a new reliability test plan, generalized progressive hybrid censoring can improve test efficiency by allowing experimenters to observe a pre-specified number of failure samples before the final termination point. Based on a class of widely used life distribution in life data analysis --- generalized exponential distribution, this paper discusses its parameters inference issue under generalized progressive hybrid censoring scheme. EM Algorithm is used to estimate parameters of the considered model. Simulation studies and a real-data analysis are carried out to illustrate the performance of finite sample for the proposed procedure.     

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Frechet distribution is an important life distribution. In this paper, approximated maximum likelihood estimator for two parameter Frechet distribution under type II censoring is investigated. And the feasibility of this method is obtained through the Monto-Carlo simulation.     

A LAW OF ITERATED LOGARITHM FOR THE MLE IN A RANDOM CENSORING MODEL WITH INCOMPLETE INFORMATION

In this article, a law of iterated logarithm for the maximum likelihood estimator in a random censoring model with incomplete information under certain regular conditions is obtained.     

A censored copula model for micro-level claim reserving

In this paper, we consider the question of predicting the final amount of a claim and its distribution from micro-level data. A copula model is used to describe the dependence between the amount of a claim and its duration (that is the time between its occurrence and its closure). Due to the presence of censoring, we adapt classical methodologies using a weighting scheme that corrects the bias caused by this incompleteness in the data. Theoretical results and simulation support the validity of the procedure. A real case coming from medical malpractice claims is presented.     

定数截尾试验下两参数Weibull分布尺度参数的最优稳健Bayes估计

以Г-后验期望损失作为标准,研究了定数截尾试验下两参数W e ibu ll分布尺度参数θ的最优稳健Bayes估计问题.假设尺度参数θ的先验分布在分布族Г上变化,形状参数β已知时,在0-1损失下,得到了θ的最优稳健区间估计,在均方损失下得到θ的最优稳健点估计及区间估计;β未知时,得到了θ的最优稳健点估计及区间估计.最后给出了数值例子,说明了方法的有效性.     

截尾情形下Weibull分布的最大似然估计

本文利用似然函数的单调性,分别给出了定时截尾和定数截尾情形下Weibull分布中参数最大似然估计(MLE)的数值解法.数据模拟研究表明,所给出的解法效果良好.     

Optimum life testing plans in presence of hybrid censoring: A cost function approach

Hybrid censoring scheme is a combination of Type‐I and Type‐II censoring schemes. Determination of optimum hybrid censoring scheme is an important practical issue in designing life testing experiments to enhance the information on reliability of the product. In this work, we consider determination of optimum life testing plans under hybrid censoring scheme by minimizing the total cost associated with the experiment. It is shown that the proposed cost function is scale invariant for some selected distributions. Optimum solution cannot be obtained analytically. We propose a method for obtaining the optimum solution and consider Weibull distribution for illustration. We also studied the sensitivity of the optimal solution to the misspecification of parameter values and cost components through a well‐designed sensitivity analysis. Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

Weibull 分布等分位数数据填充算法及其应用

基于作者曾提出的处理非随机删失数据的迭代算法,针对weibull分布相同定时截尾型试验数据,通过改变数据的填补方式,在保证由算法所得的参数估计的相合性和不变性的前提下,使得改进后的算法所得的虚拟完全数据更接近于真实的完全数据.模拟研究表明,对于删失数据情形下可靠度的区间估计问题,改进后的算法更加精确.     

混合截尾和定时截尾试验weibull分布抽样方案的比较

混合截尾试验是定时和定数截尾的一种有用的推广。本文研究了Ｗｅｉｂｕｌｌ分布和混合截尾试验的一次抽样方案,并对可靠决策损失函数给出了贝叶斯风险的显式表达式。比较陈和林的模型（１９９９）,我们得混合截尾试验的抽样方案于定时抽样方案。     

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In this paper, we investigate a competing risks model based on exponentiated Weibull distribution under Type-I progressively hybrid censoring scheme. To estimate the unknown parameters and reliability function, the maximum likelihood estimators and asymptotic confidence intervals are derived. Since Bayesian posterior density functions cannot be given in closed forms, we adopt Markov chain Monte Carlo method to calculate approximate Bayes estimators and highest posterior density credible intervals. To illustrate the estimation methods, a simulation study is carried out with numerical results. It is concluded that the maximum likelihood estimation and Bayesian estimation can be used for statistical inference in competing risks model under Type-I progressively hybrid censoring scheme.     

A law of the iterated logarithm for the product limit estimator with doubly censored data

We establish the law of the iterated logarithm for the product limit estimator, when the data are subject to double censoring. This investigation extends the results available for the model for singly censored data.     

Stochastic monotonicity of the MLE of exponential mean under different censoring schemes

In this paper, we present a general method which can be used in order to show that the maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) of an exponential mean θ is stochastically increasing with respect to θ under different censored sampling schemes. This propery is essential for the construction of exact confidence intervals for θ via “pivoting the cdf” as well as for the tests of hypotheses about θ. The method is shown for Type-I censoring, hybrid censoring and generalized hybrid censoring schemes. We also establish the result for the exponential competing risks model with censoring.     

Bayesian optimal life‐testing plan under the balanced two sample type‐II progressive censoring scheme

Joint progressive censoring schemes are quite useful to conduct comparative life‐testing experiment of different competing products. Recently, Mondal and Kundu (“A New Two Sample Type‐II Progressive Censoring Scheme,” Commun Stat‐Theory Methods; 2018) introduced a joint progressive censoring scheme on two samples known as the balanced joint progressive censoring (BJPC) scheme. Optimal planning of such progressive censoring scheme is an important issue to the experimenter. This article considers optimal life‐testing plan under the BJPC scheme using the Bayesian precision and D‐optimality criteria, assuming that the lifetimes follow Weibull distribution. In order to obtain the optimal BJPC life‐testing plans, one needs to carry out an exhaustive search within the set of all admissible plans under the BJPC scheme. However, for large sample size, determination of the optimal life‐testing plan is difficult by exhaustive search technique. A metaheuristic algorithm based on the variable neighborhood search method is employed for computation of the optimal life‐testing plan. Optimal plans are provided under different scenarios. The optimal plans depend upon the values of the hyperparameters of the prior distribution. The effect of different prior information on optimal scheme is studied.     

CONSISTENCY OF MLE OF THE PARAMETER OF EXPONENTIAL LIFETIME DISTRIBUTION FOR RANDOM CENSORING MODEL WITH INCOMPLETE INFORMATION

In this paper, we have discussed a random censoring test with incomplete information, and proved that the maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) of the parameter based on the randomly censored data with incomplete information in the case of the exponential distribution has the strong consistency.     

基于混合Ⅱ型删失数据的Weibull模型精确推断和可接受抽样计划(英文)

本文考虑基于混合Ⅱ型删失数据的Weibull模型精确推断和可接受抽样计划.得到威布尔分布未知参数最大似然估计的精确分布以及基于精确分布的置信区间.由于精确分布函数较为复杂,给出未知参数的另外几种置信区间,基于近似方法的置信区间.为了评价本文的方法,给出一些数值模拟的结果.且讨论了可靠性中的可接受抽样计划问题.利用参数最大似然估计的精确分布,给出一个可接受抽样计划的执行程序和数值模拟结果.     

roperties and Applications of Alpha Power Gamma Distribution

In this paper, the gamma distribution has been extended by adding an extra shape parameter, we refer to the new distribution as alpha power gamma distribution. It is found that the distribution has a relatively flexible hazard rate function. The properties of the new distribution are studied, including explicit expressions for the $s^{\text{th}}$ raw moments, moment generating function and distributions of order statistics are derived. Also, the integral expressions for the entropy, mean residual life and mean waiting time are obtained. The maximum likelihood estimators of the distribution parameters under complete sample are discussed, the Fisher information matrix is derived. Then, the estimation of the parameters under the general progressive type-II censoring is studied. Finally, the real data set is used to illustrate the practicality of the proposed distribution.     

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指数寿命定时截尾数据情形下可靠度的置信限

本文提供了一种指数寿命定时截尾寿命试验数据情形下参数的点估计方法,并在该点估计的基础上,利用Winterbottom[1]推广了的Cornish－Fisher（记为WCF）展开给出了参数的区间估计．进一步讨论了部件为指数寿命定时截尾寿命试验数据情形下系统可靠性综合问题,并通过数值模拟说明本文方法的可行性．