Quasi-likelihood for median regression models
Journal Article (Journal Article)
This article proposes quasi-likelihood equations for median regression models. The quasi-likelihood can be used for dependent observations such as repeated measurements or time series data. To construct a quasi-likelihood equation, we need to specify the relation between the median and the dispersion and also specify the dependency of the observations. If a monotone transformation of the original observation has a Laplace distribution, then the quasi-likelihood is the exact likelihood. Under moderate assumptions, the quasi-likelihood estimates are consistent and have asymptotically normal distributions. The estimates are also shown to have minimal asymptotic variance within a certain class of consistent estimates. The proposed method is illustrated using data from a clinical trial. Copyright 1996 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Jung, SH
Published Date
- March 1, 1996
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 91 / 433
Start / End Page
- 251 - 257
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1537-274X
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0162-1459
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1080/01621459.1996.10476683
Citation Source
- Scopus