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Estimation after selection from bivariate normal population using LINEX loss function

Statistics Theory 2024-08-29 v1 Statistics Theory

Abstract

Let π1\pi_1 and π2\pi_2 be two independent populations, where the population πi\pi_i follows a bivariate normal distribution with unknown mean vector θ(i)\boldsymbol{\theta}^{(i)} and common known variance-covariance matrix Σ\Sigma, i=1,2i=1,2. The present paper is focused on estimating a characteristic θyS\theta_{\textnormal{y}}^S of the selected bivariate normal population, using a LINEX loss function. A natural selection rule is used for achieving the aim of selecting the best bivariate normal population. Some natural-type estimators and Bayes estimator (using a conjugate prior) of θyS\theta_{\textnormal{y}}^S are presented. An admissible subclass of equivariant estimators, using the LINEX loss function, is obtained. Further, a sufficient condition for improving the competing estimators of θyS\theta_{\textnormal{y}}^S is derived. Using this sufficient condition, several estimators improving upon the proposed natural estimators are obtained. Further, a real data example is provided for illustration purpose. Finally, a comparative study on the competing estimators of θyS\theta_{\text{y}}^S is carried-out using simulation.

Cite

@article{arxiv.1911.05422,
  title  = {Estimation after selection from bivariate normal population using LINEX loss function},
  author = {Mohd. Arshad and Omer Abdalghani and Kalu Ram Meena},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1911.05422},
  year   = {2024}
}

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22 pages; 11 tables

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