scholarly journals Bayesian Estimation of The Ex-Gaussian Distribution

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 809-819
Author(s):  
Abir El Haj ◽  
Yousri Slaoui ◽  
Clara Solier ◽  
Cyril Perret
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Gaussian Distribution ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Reaction Times ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Estimated Parameters ◽  
Parameter Values

Fitting of the exponential modified Gaussian distribution to model reaction times and drawing conclusions from its estimated parameter values is one of the most popular method used in psychology. This paper aims to develop a Bayesian approach to estimate the parameters of the ex-Gaussian distribution. Since the chosen priors yield to posterior densities that are not of known form and that they are not always log-concave, we suggest to use the adaptive rejection Metropolis sampling method. Applications on simulated data and on real data are provided to compare this method to the standard maximum likelihood estimation method as well as the quantile maximum likelihood estimation. Results shows the effectiveness of the proposed Bayesian method by computing the root mean square error of the estimated parameters using the three methods.

scholarly journals The Marshall-Olkin Extended Power Lomax Distribution with Applications

2020 ◽  
pp. 331-341
Author(s):  
JIJU GILLARIOSE ◽  
Lishamol Tomy
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Limiting Distributions ◽  
Lomax Distribution ◽  
New Distribution ◽  
Extended Power

In this article, we dened a new four-parameter model called Marshall-Olkin extended power Lomax distribution and studied its properties. Limiting distributions of sample maxima and sample minima are derived. The reliability of a system when both stress and strength follows the new distribution is discussed and associated characteristics are computed for simulated data. Finally, utilizing maximum likelihood estimation, the goodness of the distribution is tested for real data.

A maximum likelihood approach for identifying dive bouts improves accuracy, precision and objectivity

Behaviour ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 144 (11) ◽  
pp. 1315-1332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastián Luque ◽  
Christophe Guinet
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Parameter Estimates ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Systematic Effect ◽  
Fur Seals ◽  
Accuracy And Precision

AbstractForaging behaviour frequently occurs in bouts, and considerable efforts to properly define those bouts have been made because they partly reflect different scales of environmental variation. Methods traditionally used to identify such bouts are diverse, include some level of subjectivity, and their accuracy and precision is rarely compared. Therefore, the applicability of a maximum likelihood estimation method (MLM) for identifying dive bouts was investigated and compared with a recently proposed sequential differences analysis (SDA). Using real data on interdive durations from Antarctic fur seals (Arctocephalus gazella Peters, 1875), the MLM-based model produced briefer bout ending criterion (BEC) and more precise parameter estimates than the SDA approach. The MLM-based model was also in better agreement with real data, as it predicted the cumulative frequency of differences in interdive duration more accurately. Using both methods on simulated data showed that the MLM-based approach produced less biased estimates of the given model parameters than the SDA approach. Different choices of histogram bin widths involved in SDA had a systematic effect on the estimated BEC, such that larger bin widths resulted in longer BECs. These results suggest that using the MLM-based procedure with the sequential differences in interdive durations, and possibly other dive characteristics, may be an accurate, precise, and objective tool for identifying dive bouts.

The Pearson and Johnson Systems

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Russell Cheng
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Numerical Implementation ◽  
Pearson System ◽  
Type Iv ◽  
Score Statistics ◽  
Parameter Values ◽  
Johnson System

This chapter re-examines two of the best-known systems of parametric distributions: the Pearson and the Johnson. It is shown that, in the Pearson system, Pearson Types III and V are boundary embedded models of the main Types I, IV, and VI. A comprehensive way of finding the best type to fit is given using appropriate score statistics to guide a systematic search of all model types, including symmetric boundary models. Maximum likelihood estimation is used and details of its numerical implementation are given. Type IV can be a difficult model to fit. A method is discussed for this model that is reasonably robust, subject to certain restrictions on the parameter values. The same examination is made of the Johnson system where the lognormal, SL family is shown to be an embedded subsystem of both the main subsystems SB and SU. Two real data examples are given.

scholarly journals The Weibull Birnbaum-Saunders Distribution And Its Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-81
Author(s):  
Lazhar BENKHELIFA
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Reliability Estimation ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Modeling Data

A new lifetime model, with four positive parameters, called the Weibull Birnbaum-Saunders distribution is proposed. The proposed model extends the Birnbaum-Saunders distribution and provides great flexibility in modeling data in practice. Some mathematical properties of the new distribution are obtained including expansions for the cumulative and density functions, moments, generating function, mean deviations, order statistics and reliability. Estimation of the model parameters is carried out by the maximum likelihood estimation method. A simulation study is presented to show the performance of the maximum likelihood estimates of the model parameters. The flexibility of the new model is examined by applying it to two real data sets.

scholarly journals A Stochastic Model of Stress Evolution in a Bolted Structure in the Presence of a Joint Elastic Piece: Modeling and Parameter Inference

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Mohammed Haiek ◽  
Youness El Ansari ◽  
Nabil Ben Said Amrani ◽  
Driss Sarsri
Keyword(s):  
Numerical Simulation ◽  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Stochastic Model ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Stress Evolution ◽  
Parameter Inference ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation Method ◽  
Over Time

In this paper, we propose a stochastic model to describe over time the evolution of stress in a bolted mechanical structure depending on different thicknesses of a joint elastic piece. First, the studied structure and the experiment numerical simulation are presented. Next, we validate statistically our proposed stochastic model, and we use the maximum likelihood estimation method based on Euler–Maruyama scheme to estimate the parameters of this model. Thereafter, we use the estimated model to compare the stresses, the peak times, and extinction times for different thicknesses of the elastic piece. Some numerical simulations are carried out to illustrate different results.

scholarly journals Calibration of MEMS Triaxial Accelerometers Based on the Maximum Likelihood Estimation Method

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Yifan Sun ◽  
Xiang Xu
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Random Noise ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Triaxial Accelerometer ◽  
Zero Bias ◽  
Estimation Function ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimation Method

As a widely used inertial device, a MEMS triaxial accelerometer has zero-bias error, nonorthogonal error, and scale-factor error due to technical defects. Raw readings without calibration might seriously affect the accuracy of inertial navigation system. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct calibration processing before using a MEMS triaxial accelerometer. This paper presents a MEMS triaxial accelerometer calibration method based on the maximum likelihood estimation method. The error of the MEMS triaxial accelerometer comes into question, and the optimal estimation function is established. The calibration parameters are obtained by the Newton iteration method, which is more efficient and accurate. Compared with the least square method, which estimates the parameters of the suboptimal estimation function established under the condition of assuming that the mean of the random noise is zero, the parameters calibrated by the maximum likelihood estimation method are more accurate and stable. Moreover, the proposed method has low computation, which is more functional. Simulation and experimental results using the consumer low-cost MEMS triaxial accelerometer are presented to support the abovementioned superiorities of the maximum likelihood estimation method. The proposed method has the potential to be applied to other triaxial inertial sensors.

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