Interval estimation for fitting straight line when both variables are subject to error

When both variables are subject to error in regression model, the least squares estimators are biased and inconsistent. The measurement error model is more appropriate to fit the data. This study focuses on the problem to construct interval estimation for fitting straight line in linear measurement error model when one of the error variances is known. We use the concepts of generalized pivotal quantity and construct the confidence interval for the slope because no pivot is available in this case. We compare the existing confidence intervals in terms of coverage probability and expected length via simulation studies. A real data example is also analyzed.     

Restricted estimation in multivariate measurement error regression model

We study a multivariate ultrastructural measurement error (MUME) model with more than one response variable. This model is a synthesis of multivariate functional and structural models. Three consistent estimators of regression coefficients, satisfying the exact linear restrictions have been proposed. Their asymptotic distributions are derived under the assumption of a non-normal measurement error and random error components. A simulation study is carried out to investigate the small sample properties of the estimators. The effect of departure from normality of the measurement errors on the estimators is assessed.     

测量误差数据下线性模型的几乎无偏岭估计

文章讨论带测量误差的线性模型中参数估计的问题.当带测量误差的线性模型存在复共线的时候,通过几乎无偏估计的思想,提出了几乎无偏岭估计,并对估计的性质进行分析.通过研究发现几乎无偏岭估计不但能克服复共线性,同时有比较小的均方误差.     

Prediction with measurement errors in finite populations

We address the problem of selecting the best linear unbiased predictor (BLUP) of the latent value (e.g., serum glucose fasting level) of sample subjects with heteroskedastic measurement errors. Using a simple example, we compare the usual mixed model BLUP to a similar predictor based on a mixed model framed in a finite population (FPMM) setup with two sources of variability, the first of which corresponds to simple random sampling and the second, to heteroskedastic measurement errors. Under this last approach, we show that when measurement errors are subject-specific, the BLUP shrinkage constants are based on a pooled measurement error variance as opposed to the individual ones generally considered for the usual mixed model BLUP. In contrast, when the heteroskedastic measurement errors are measurement condition-specific, the FPMM BLUP involves different shrinkage constants. We also show that in this setup, when measurement errors are subject-specific, the usual mixed model predictor is biased but has a smaller mean squared error than the FPMM BLUP which points to some difficulties in the interpretation of such predictors.     

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Berkson测量误差模型在工业、农业、流行病学、经济学 等领域有广泛的应用. 本文考虑了一类多元超结构Berkson测量误差模型, 给出了该模型中参数的相合估计, 推导了估计的渐近分布, 并把该方法应用到一元超结构Berkson测量误差模型中, 最后给出了模拟结果和实例分析来说明本文所提出的估计方法的表现.     

A Flexible Model for Generalized Linear Regression with Measurement Error

This paper focuses on the question of specification of measurement error distribution and the distribution of true predictors in generalized linear models when the predictors are subject to measurement errors. The standard measurement error model typically assumes that the measurement error distribution and the distribution of covariates unobservable in the main study are normal. To make the model flexible enough we, instead, assume that the measurement error distribution is multivariate t and the distribution of true covariates is a finite mixture of normal densities. Likelihood–based method is developed to estimate the regression parameters. However, direct maximization of the marginal likelihood is numerically difficult. Thus as an alternative to it we apply the EM algorithm. This makes the computation of likelihood estimates feasible. The performance of the proposed model is investigated by simulation study.     

On estimation of measurement error models with replication under heavy-tailed distributions

Measurement error (errors-in-variables) models are frequently used in various scientific fields, such as engineering, medicine, chemistry, etc. In this work, we consider a new replicated structural measurement error model in which the replicated observations jointly follow scale mixtures of normal (SMN) distributions. Maximum likelihood estimates are computed via an EM type algorithm method. A closed expression is presented for the asymptotic covariance matrix of those estimators. The SMN measurement error model provides an appealing robust alternative to the usual model based on normal distributions. The results of simulation studies and a real data set analysis confirm the robustness of SMN measurement error model.     

非线性测量误差模型的影响分析

本文对非线性测量误差模型给出了统一的诊断方法,并证明了数据删除模型与均值漂移模型的等价性,由此出发得到了Cook距离、残差、杠杆值等诊断统计量.本文还讨论了非线性测量误差模型的局部影响分析,并给出了一个具体应用实例.推广了Zhao & Lee(1995)的结果.     

具有测量误差的非线性模型的Bayes估计

测量中大量的函数模型都是非线性回归模型．当回归变量含有一定的测量误差时，我们得到非线性测量误差模型．本讨论了这种模型中未知参数具有正态先验分布时的参数Bayes估计方法，并对这种估计进行了影响分析，证明了删除模型与均值漂移模型中参数的Bayes估计相同，利用Cook统计量给出了删除模型下参数的Bayes估计的影响度量．     

Reconstruction of material losses by perimeter penalization and phase-field methods

We treat the inverse problem of determining material losses, such as cavities, in a conducting body, by performing electrostatic measurements at the boundary. We develop a numerical approach, based on variational methods, to reconstruct the unknown material loss by a single boundary measurement of current and voltage type.The method is based on the use of phase-field functions to model the material losses and on a perimeter-like penalization to regularize the otherwise ill-posed problem. We justify the proposed approach by a convergence result, as the error on the measurement goes to zero.     

Measurement error in proportional hazards models for survival data with long-term survivors

This work studies a proportional hazards model for survival data with "long-term survivors",in which covariates are subject to linear measurement error.It is well known that the naive estimators from both partial and full likelihood methods are inconsistent under this measurement error model.For measurement error models,methods of unbiased estimating function and corrected likelihood have been proposed in the literature.In this paper,we apply the corrected partial and full likelihood approaches to estimate the model and obtain statistical inference from survival data with long-term survivors.The asymptotic properties of the estimators are established.Simulation results illustrate that the proposed approaches provide useful tools for the models considered.     

A generalized maximum entropy estimator to simple linear measurement error model with a composite indicator

We extend the simple linear measurement error model through the inclusion of a composite indicator by using the generalized maximum entropy estimator. A Monte Carlo simulation study is proposed for comparing the performances of the proposed estimator to his counterpart the ordinary least squares “Adjusted for attenuation”. The two estimators are compared in term of correlation with the true latent variable, standard error and root mean of squared error. Two illustrative case studies are reported in order to discuss the results obtained on the real data set, and relate them to the conclusions drawn via simulation study.     

Generalized partially linear mixed-effects models incorporating mismeasured covariates

In this article we consider a semiparametric generalized mixed-effects model, and propose combining local linear regression, and penalized quasilikelihood and local quasilikelihood techniques to estimate both population and individual parameters and nonparametric curves. The proposed estimators take into account the local correlation structure of the longitudinal data. We establish normality for the estimators of the parameter and asymptotic expansion for the estimators of the nonparametric part. For practical implementation, we propose an appropriate algorithm. We also consider the measurement error problem in covariates in our model, and suggest a strategy for adjusting the effects of measurement errors. We apply the proposed models and methods to study the relation between virologic and immunologic responses in AIDS clinical trials, in which virologic response is classified into binary variables. A dataset from an AIDS clinical study is analyzed.     

Efficiency estimation and error decomposition in the stochastic frontier model: A Monte Carlo analysis

Critics of the deterministic approach to efficiency measurement argue that no allowance is made for measurement error and other statistical noise. Without controlling for measurement error, the resulting measure of efficiency will be distorted due to the contamination of noise. The stochastic frontier models purportedly allow both inefficiency and measurement error. Some proponents argue that the stochastic frontier models should be used despite the limitations because of the superior conceptual treatment of noise. However, the ultimate value of the stochastic frontier depends on its ability to properly decompose noise and inefficiency. This paper tests the validity of the stochastic frontier cross-sectional models using a Monte Carlo analysis. The results suggest that the technique does not accurately decompose the total error into inefficiency and noise components. Further, the results suggest that at best, the stochastic frontier is only as good as the deterministic model.     

部分线性度量误差模型中的经验似然推断

部分线性度量误差模型(Partial linear measurement error model)是经典的部分线性模型的推广．在此模型中,我们假定解释变量含有度量误差．本文,我们把经验似然推广到部分线性度量误差模型,得到了非参数的Wilk's定理．我们的方法可以用来构建置信区间(域),也可以用来检验．数值模拟表明,我们的方法在构建的置信区间长度以及覆盖率方面有很好的结果．     

Nonparametric Estimation of the Measurement Error Model Using Multiple Indicators

This paper considers the nonparametric estimation of the densities of the latent variable and the error term in the standard measurement error model when two or more measurements are available. Using an identification result due to Kotlarski we propose a two-step nonparametric procedure for estimating both densities based on their empirical characteristic functions. We distinguish four cases according to whether the underlying characteristic functions are ordinary smooth or supersmooth. Using the loglog Law and von Mises differentials we show that our nonparametric density estimators are uniformly convergent. We also characterize the rate of uniform convergence in each of the four cases.     

基于无线通信基站三维定位问题的求解模型

基于无线通信基站的三维定位相比于传统GPS定位有着诸多优势,技术有着广阔的应用前景和巨大的商业价值.针对基于无线通信基站的三维定位问题,首先分析建立TOA定位的初步模型.其次,基于对模型时钟误差、非视距传播误差、测量误差的分析,优化方程组的建立策略,基站排序,方程组系数修正的方式,使误差项的影响降到最小.最终由最小二乘法计算出定位结果.实验表明,定位模型的定位精度在1米左右,并且定位精度随基站数目的增多而增高.     

漂移向量与扩散矩阵的非参数估计模型

考虑多维扩散过程的非参数估计问题.利用It扩散的性质,将漂移向量和扩散矩阵的样本表示成带有测量误差的回归模型,并讨论了系统误差的L~r上界以及随机误差项的收敛速度,建立了漂移向量与扩散矩阵非参数估计的通用模型.     

SIMEX Estimation for Composite Quantile Regression Model with Measurement Error

Composite quantile regression model with measurement error is considered. The SIMEX estimators of the unknown regression coefficients are proposed based on the composite quantile regression. The proposed estimators not only eliminate the bias caused by measurement error, but also retain the advantages of the composite quantile regression estimation. The asymptotic properties of the SIMEX estimation are proved under some regular conditions. The finite sample properties of the proposed method are studied by a simulation study, and a real example is analyzed.     

A robust approach for assessing misclassification rates under the two‐component measurement error model

The majority of actions designed to improve processes and quality include the assessment of the capability of a measurement system. The statistical model relating the measured value to the true, but not observable, value of a product characteristic is usually Gaussian and additive. In this paper we propose to extend the said model to a more general formulation by introducing the structure of the two‐component error model. An approximated method for evaluating the misclassification rates under the two‐component error model is proposed and assessed. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.