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Asymptotic properties of semiparametric random censorship models with covariables

Posted on:2010-10-27Degree:Ph.DType:Dissertation
University:The University of Wisconsin - MilwaukeeCandidate:Kulheim, ReneFull Text:PDF
GTID:1440390002487238Subject:Mathematics
Abstract/Summary:
We introduce a semiparametric integral estimator which extends the semiparametric estimator introduced by Dikta. The strong law of large numbers and a central limit theorem are established which adopt corresponding results by Stute and Dikta. It is shown that the semiparametric integral estimator is at least as efficient as the corresponding Kaplan-Meier integral estimator in terms of asymptotic variance if the correct model is used. Furthermore, a necessary and sufficient condition for a strict gain in efficiency is stated.
Keywords/Search Tags:Semiparametric, Integral estimator
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