A dynamic approach to the statistical analysis of point processes
A dynamic approach to the statistical analysis of point processes
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点过程统计分析的动态方法
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1992
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D. Gamerman
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D. Gamerman
SUMMARY An approach to the analysis of point processes based on sequential analysis of successive intervals assuming a piecewise constant intensity rate is presented. Bayesian inference for processes with explanatory variables is derived in terms of on-line estimation, filtering and prediction. Limiting equations for the time-continuous intensity rate are obtained and solved for the no-covariates case. Examples are provided and the approach is applied in a numerical example. Similar approaches include the work of Koch & Spreij (1983) and Snyder (1975, ? 6) which also use a dynamic model with a system equation. These approaches based on filtering theory for time continuous processes provide good probabilistic descriptions. Their main problem is the difficulty in applying the results in the presence of covariates even in simple problems. The purpose of this paper is to provide tractable yet reasonable solutions to the inference problem of point processes with explanatory variables. Azzalini (1982) warns about the complications of exact calculations required by filtering theory even in the absence of covariates. The approach is based on, and to some extent generalizes, work on survival, data (Gamerman, 1991). Inference is considered in terms of on-line and smoothed or filtered estimation of model parameters and prediction of future occurrences based on past information. In ? 2, the model is stated and inference procedures derived. In ? 3, the model with no covariates is considered in detail and limiting equations for any continuous rate