Semi-Competing Risks on A Trivariate Weibull Survival Model

A setting of a trivairate survival function using semi-competing risks concept is proposed. The Stanford Heart Transplant data is reanalyzed using a trivariate Weibull distribution model with the proposed survival function

Ratio Estimators in Simple Random Sampling Using Information on Auxiliary Attribute

Some ratio estimators for estimating the population mean of the variable under study, which make use of information regarding the population proportion possessing certain attribute, are proposed. Under simple random sampling without replacement (SRSWOR) scheme, the expressions of bias and mean-squared error (MSE) up to the first order of approximation are derived. The results obtained have been illustrated numerically by taking some empirical population considered in the literature.Comment: 7 page

Circular Arc Approximation by Quartic H-Bézier Curve

The quartic H-Bézier curve is used for the approximation of circular arcs. It has five control points and one positive real free parameter. The four control points are carried out b

First-order fractionally integrated non-separable spatial autoregressive (FINSSAR(1,1)) model and some of its properties

Spatial modelling has its applications in many fields. There exist in the literature a class of models known as the fractionally integrated separable spatial autoregressive (FISSAR) model. In this paper the objective of our research is to develop a non-separable counterpart of the FISSAR model. We term this model as the fractionally integrated non-separable spatial autoregressive (FINSSAR) model. The FINSSAR model is a more general model as it encompasses the FISSAR and the standard separable autoregressive (SSAR) models. The theoretical autocovariance function and the spectral function of the model are obtained and some numerical results is presented. This model may be able to model many type of real phenomen

Recent Developments in Distribution Theory: A Brief Survey and Some New Generalized Classes of distributions

The generalization of the classical distributions is an old practice and has been considered as precious as many other practical problems in statistics. These generalizations started with the introduction of the additional location, scale or shape parameters. In the last couple of years, this branch of statistics has received a great deal of attention and quite a few new generalized classes of distributions have been introduced. We present a brief survey of this branch and introduce several new families as well

Bayesian and Non-Bayesian Estimation for Weibull Parameters Based on Generalized Type-II Progressive Hybrid Censoring Scheme

Bayesian and non-Bayesian estimators are obtained for the unknown parameters of Weibull distribution based on the generalized Type-II progressive hybrid censoring scheme and different special cases are obtained. The asymptotic variance covariance matrix and approximate confidence intervals based on the asymptotic normality of the maximum likelihood estimators are obtained. Bayes estimates and Bayes risks have been developed under a squared error loss function using informative and non-informative priors for the unknown Weibull parameters. It is observed that the estimators obtained are not available in closed forms, although they can be easily evaluated for a given sample by using suitable numerical methods. Therefore, a numerical example is considered to illustrate the proposed estimators

Optimal Allocation in Stratified Randomized Response Model

A Warner (1965) randomized response model based on stratification is used to determine the allocation of samples. Both linear and log-linear cost functions are discussed under uni and double stratification. It observed that by using a log-linear cost function, one can get better allocations

Ridge Regression: A tool to forecast wheat area and production

This research study is designed to develop forecasting models for acreage and production of wheat crop for Chakwal district of Rawalpindi region keeping in view the assumptions of OLS estimation. The forecasting models are developed on the basis of 15 years data from 1984-85 to 1998-99 then wheat area and production for next five years from 1999-2000 to 2003-04 is forecasted through the models and compared with the actual figures. After evaluating the accuracy of the models, final models are developed on the basis of 20 years data for the period 1984-85 to 2003-04. These linear models can be used to forecast wheat area and production of next five years. The Urea fertilizer, DAP fertilizer and manures plays a significant role to enhance the production of wheat crop. Number of ploughs in the wheat fields is significant factor to increase the production of wheat crop. Good rains in the month of October and November significantly contributes to increase the production of wheat crop and mean maximum temperature in the month of March is a significant factor to reduce the production of wheat crop

IMPROVED CLASS OF ESTIMATORS USING MULTI-AUXILIARY INFORMATION IN SUCCESSIVE SAMPLING

<p>The present study propounded an improved class of estimators using multi-auxiliary information in successive sampling at both the design and the estimation stages. The proposed method is an extension of the work by Tankou and Dharmadhikari (1989) in successive sampling. The present study is compared with the work carried out by Olkin (1958). The numerical illustration is carried out to show the performance of the proposed strategy.</p

Unveiling Leadership–Employee Performance Links: Perspective of Young Employees

This paper presents the impact of leadership style practiced by managers on their subordinates’ job performance. Emotional Intelligence of the employees has been considered as a moderator to the leadership-performance relationship. Self-administered questionnaire survey was conducted from convenient sampled 100 young employees of telecom and banking sector. They were asked to respond about their perception regarding their manager’s leadership style, job performance and their perceived level of emotional intelligence. 77 out of 100 distributed questionnaires were received back completely filled that yield response rate of 77%. Current research concluded that the style of leadership exhibited by a manager is significantly associated with the subordinates’ job performance while emotional intelligence of employees has no moderating effect on this leadership- performance relationshi