Contributed sessions

CPS002 Sampling Design Using Remote Sensing in Korea

Sampling Design Using Remote Sensing in Korea
Pyong Namkung, Jong-Seok Byun, Joon-Suk Lee, Chan-soo Lim Abstract Paper

Estimation of the True Intake Distribution from Recall Data with Measurement/Response Errors
Timo Alanko Abstract Paper

Principal Component Regression with Survey Data Application on the French Media Audiance
Camelia Goga, Muhammad Ahmed Shehzad, Aurelie Vanheuverzwyn Abstract Paper

Nonparametrics for Complex Parameters Estimation in Finite Population. Application to the Estimation of the Gini Index with Survey Data
Camelia Goga, Anne Ruiz-Gazen Abstract Paper

Empirical Likelihood Ratio Confidence Intervals for Unequal Probability Sampling
Yves G. Berger, Omar De La Riva Abstract Paper

A Semiparametric Propensity Score Weighting Method To Adjust for Nonresponse Using Multivariate Auxiliary Information
Damiao N. da Silva, Chris Skinner Abstract Paper

Efficiency of Sampling Designs with Respect to the Multinomial Design
Imbi Traat Abstract

CPS003 On the Estimation of Periodic ARMA Models with Uncorrelated but Dependent Errors

On the Estimation of Periodic ARMA Models with Uncorrelated but Dependent Errors
Christian Francq, Roch Roy, Abdessamad Saidi Abstract Paper

Stationarity Domains of Power Threshold GARCH Time Series with Heavy Tailed Generator Processes
Esmeralda Gonçalves, Joana Leite, Nazare Mendes-Lopes Abstract Paper

Wavelets, Long Memory and Bootstrap – An Approach to Detecting Discontinuities
Jan Beran, Yevgen Shumeyko Abstract Paper

Segmentation of Time Series with Heteroskedastic Components
Christian Derquenne Abstract Paper

Modeling Swedish Electricity Prices for 2005-2009
Kristi Kuljus, Bo Ranneby Abstract

CPS004 Maximum Entropy Estimators To Assess Technical Efficiency with State-Contingent Production Frontiers

Maximum Entropy Estimators To Assess Technical Efficiency with State-Contingent Production Frontiers
Pedro Macedo, Elvira Silva, Manuel Scotto Abstract Paper

Adjusting for Nonignorable Nonresponse Using a Latent Modeling Approach
Alina Matei, Giovanna Ranalli Abstract Paper

Sensitivity Analysis for Critical Control Points Determination and Uncertainty Analysis To Establish a Link between FSO and Process Criteria: Methodology and Application to QMRA Model of L. monocytogenes in Soft Cheese
Matieyendou Lamboni, Moez Sanaa, Fanny T. Aziza Abstract

Disclosing Diversity in Populations with Large Number of Subclasses
Kalev Pärna, Mihhail Juhkam Abstract

Confidence Bands for Horvitz-Thompson Estimators of Sampled Noisy Functional Data
Hervé Cardot, David Degras, Etienne Josserand Abstract Paper

The Effect of Shape: Comparing Different Presentations of Response
Maria do Carmo Botelho, Madalena Ramos, Teresa Calapez Abstract Paper

CPS005 On the Pickands stochastic process

On the Pickands stochastic process
Adja Mbarka Fall, Gane Samb Lo Abstract Paper

Marshall-Olkin Family of Distributions and Their Applications in Reliability Theory, Time Series Modelling and Stress-Strength Analysis
Jose K. Kanichukattu Abstract Paper

Characterising the Shape of the Generalized Lamba Distribution Using LQ Moments
Robert A.R. King Abstract

Regression Quantiles Methodology and the Peak-over-Threshold Method in Climate Change Simulations
Jan Picek, Jan Kysely, Martin Schindler Abstract

CPS006 Regional Variation of Seasonal Behaviour for Indoor Radon Levels

Regional Variation of Seasonal Behaviour for Indoor Radon Levels
Órlaith Burke, Patrick Murphy Abstract Paper

A Hierarchical Spatio-Temporal Dynamical Model for Predicting Precipitation Occurrence and Accumulation
Ali Arab, Tolessa Deksissa Abstract

Validity of Homogeneity Tests for Meteorological Time Series Data: A Simulation Study
Ceylan Yozgatligil, Ceyda Yazici, Vilda Purutcuoglu, Inci Batmaz Abstract Paper

Statistical Aspects of Analysing Effects of Rainfall on Water Quality
Spiridon Penev, Daniela Leonte, Zdravetz Lazarov Abstract Paper

Some Nonparametric Regression Problems for Gaussian Subordinated Time Series Observations with Long-Memory
Sucharita Ghosh Abstract Paper

Historical Temperature Reconstruction with a Computationally Efficient Stochastic Model
Finn Lindgren, Peter Guttorp, Håvard Rue Abstract

Using PCA and Global Smoothing To Explore Differences between Global Vegetation Models
Johan Lindström, Anders Ahlström, Emma Blom Abstract Paper

CPS007 Transforming Survey Processing at a Federal Statistical Agency

Transforming Survey Processing at a Federal Statistical Agency
Jack Nealon Abstract Paper

A New Framework for Development of Japanese Official Statistics
Hirotaka Kato Abstract Paper

Coding of Survey Responses – Quality Assurance Efforts at Statistics Sweden
Jörgen Svensson Abstract Paper

Checking the Usefulness and Initial Quality of Administrative Data
Frank Verschaeren Abstract Paper

Dissemination of Official Statistics as Open Government Data Strategy
Peter Lohauss Abstract Paper

A Note on Assessing the Quality of Imputation for a Population Census Application
Pedro L.D.N. Silva Abstract

The Use of Handheld Computers in the 2010 Population Census: An Evaluation of Timing and Quality of the Results
Alicia M. Bercovich Abstract

Estimation Methods for Business Statistics Variables That Cannot Be Obtained from Administrative Data Sources
Pete Brodie Abstract Paper

CPS009 Analysis of 3-Way Interactions in Contingency Table with One Dichotomous Response Category

Analysis of 3-Way Interactions in Contingency Table with One Dichotomous Response Category
Njoku O. Ama, D.K. Shangodoyin, K. Setlhare, L. Gabaitiri, K. Sediakgotla Abstract

The Theoretical Development of a New Multivariate beta Distribution
Karien Adamski, Schalk W. Human, Andriette Bekker Abstract Paper

Bivariate Beta Distributions and Beyond
Rianne Jacobs, Andriette Bekker, Schalk W. Human Abstract Paper

Comparison of the Singular Spectrum Analysis and ARIMA Models
Mohammad Zokaei, Rahim Mahmoudvand, Nader Najari Abstract Paper

The Distribution of the Product of Beta Determinants
René Ehlers, Andriëtte Bekker, J.J.J. Roux, Mohammad Arashi Abstract Paper

On Wishart Ratios with Dependent Structure
Andriëtte Bekker, M. Arashi, J.J.J. Roux Abstract Paper

The Role of the Real Representation – In Quaternion Distribution Theory
M.T. Loots, A. Bekker, M. Arashi, J.J.J. Roux Abstract Paper

CPS010 Reinterview: A Modified Approach

Reinterview: A Modified Approach
Dhiren Ghosh Abstract Paper

Estimation for Ranked Set Sampling Under Complete and Censored Data
Didem Egemen, Sibel Balci, Baris Surucu Abstract Paper

Alternative Determination of Cut-Off Point Based on MSE
Sang Eun Lee, Key-Il Shin Abstract Paper

On Studying the Relationship between the Ratio and the Regression Estimators for a Population Proportion
Juan F. Muñoz, Antonio Arcos, Encarnaciόn Άlvarez Abstract Paper

Quantile Model-Assisted Estimation Approach for Survey Data
Jose F. Zea, Leonardo Trujillo Abstract Paper

Model Assisted Design Based Estimation of a Spatial Mean
Giuseppe Cicchitelli, Giorgio E. Montanari Abstract Paper

CPS011 Factors Influencing Employee Retention in South African National Government Departments

Factors Influencing Employee Retention in South African National Government Departments
Sagaren Pillay Abstract Paper

Consumer Empowerment in Europe: Challenges Met in Measuring It
Luca Pappalardo, Michela Nardo Abstract Paper

Measuring Business Cycles for Pacific Island Countries
Willie Lahari Abstract Paper

Service Delievery in Postapartheid South Africa: What Has Changed? Measuring on Relative Basis
Remigius C. Nnadozie Abstract Paper

Modeling West African Total Precipitation Depth: A Statistical Approach
Simon Sovoe Abstract Paper

Measuring Well-Being by TOPSIS (Tecnique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution) Method: Empirical Evidence for Italian Regions
Isabella Carbonaro Abstract Paper

The Efficiency of Small Sized Farm Producers of Burkina Faso
Kabore Waog-Wendé Theophile Abstract Paper

CPS012 Is One Week Sufficient? On Measurements Errors in the Norwegian Consumer Expenditure Survey

Is One Week Sufficient? On Measurements Errors in the Norwegian Consumer Expenditure Survey
Øyvin Kleven, Bjørn Are Holth, Frode Berglund, Bente Hole Abstract Paper

Exploratory Non-Parametric and Graphical Procedures for Top-k Ranked Lists
Michael G. Schimek Abstract Paper

Demographic Estimates and Projections Using Multiple Data Sources: A Bayesian Approach
John Bryant, Patrick Graham Abstract Paper

Mapping out a Region of Interacting Standards
Wendy L. Thomas Abstract Paper

Some Remarks on Pictorial Statistics
Klaus Rehkaemper Abstract Paper

Development-Driven Recovery of Tropical Forests: The Tropical Forest Transition with Implications for REDD+
Sean P. Sloan Abstract Paper

CPS013 Time Series Sampling Rates for Wind Energy Forecasting

Time Series Sampling Rates for Wind Energy Forecasting
Idris A. Eckley, Guy P. Nason Abstract Paper

Inference for Parameter Instability in Time Series Via Trending Regressions
Marie Huskova, Alexander Aue, Lajos Horvath Abstract Paper

Bayesian Change-Point Mixed Models Applied to Data on Outpatient Antibiotic Use in Europe
Girma Minalu, Niel Hens, Marc Aerts, Samuel Coenen, Arno Muller, Niels Adriaenssens, Philippe Beutels, Geert Molenberghs, Herman Goossens Abstract Paper

Efficient Detection of Multiple Changepoints within an Oceanographic Time Series
Rebecca Killick, Idris A. Eckley, Phil Jonathan Abstract Paper

A Study on a Dynamic Stochastic Process for Traffic Congestion
Saebom Jeon, Yousung Park Abstract Paper

CPS014 Invariant Theory for Hypothesis Testing on Graphs

Invariant Theory for Hypothesis Testing on Graphs
Carey E. Priebe, Glen A. Coppersmith, Andrey Rukhin Abstract Paper

A Multivariate Lifetime Model of Marshal-Olkin Type
Manuel Franco, Debasis Kundu, Juana-Maria Vivo Abstract

Rate of Decay of the Tail Dependence Coefficient and Modeling for Bivariate Financial Returns Distributions
Thomas Fung, Eugene Seneta Abstract Paper

A Note on the Adaptive Choice of the Optimal Threshold in Extreme Value Analysis
M. Ivette Gomes, Dinis Pestana Abstract Paper

False Discovery Rate and Related Analyses for Scan Statistics
David O. Siegmund Abstract

On Semiparametric Tail Index Estimation Using Exponential Families
Dieter Schell, Jan Beran Abstract Paper

CPS015 Establishment of an Equilibrium Model for Analyzing Sectoral Agricultural Policy in Benin: The Role of National Agricultural Census and the Need for a National System for Collecting Agricultural Statistics

Establishment of an Equilibrium Model for Analyzing Sectoral Agricultural Policy in Benin: The Role of National Agricultural Census and the Need for a National System for Collecting Agricultural Statistics
Felicien Accrombessy Abstract Paper

Testing and Constraining Inter-Regional Trade Flows Using Supply and Use Framework
Steve MacFeely Abstract Paper

The Importances of Water Quality Statistics for Decisions Makers
Abdel Aziz B. Ibrahim Abstract

Water Quality Assessment in Nigeria: Statistical Perspective
Edith Uzoma Umeh, Edith Uzoma Umeh Abstract Paper

Modeling Dry and Wet Spells of Central Anatolia Region of Turkey
Özlem Türker Bayrak, Fetih Yildirim Abstract Paper

Modeling Irrigation Water Consumption at Microdata Level in the Census of Agriculture 2009 (Spain)
Jorge Saralegui, Fernando Celestino-Rey Abstract Paper

CPS016 How Do Fixed Costs Affect a Survivor's Welfare in Germany?

How Do Fixed Costs Affect a Survivor's Welfare in Germany?
Vera Hofer Abstract Paper

A Weighted Score Derived from a Multiple Correspondence Analysis Solution
Márcio L.M. Souza, Ronaldo R. Bastos, Marcel De Toledo Vieira Abstract Paper

The New Methodology for the UN Human Development Index: A Critique
Christopher Tofallis Abstract

A Fay-Herriot Model for Estimating the Proportion of Households in Poverty in Brazilian Municipalities
Viviane Quintaes, Nícia Hansen, Denise Silva, Djalma Pessoa, Pedro Silva Abstract Paper

Estimating the Three Parameters of Zenga's Distribution for Income by Size
Michele Zenga, Alberto Arcagni Abstract Paper

CPS017 A Statistical Registration of Scale-Changing and Moving Objects with Application to the Human Gait Authentication

A Statistical Registration of Scale-Changing and Moving Objects with Application to the Human Gait Authentication
Kosuke Okusa, Toshinari Kamakura Abstract Paper

A Study on Human Activity Recognition Based on Acceleration-Angular Velocity Data and Link Mechanism
Yohei Sawai, Toshinari Kamakura Abstract Paper

Bayesian Ranking Responses in Multiple Responses Questions
Hsiuying Wang, Shao-Yuan Chang Abstract Paper

Bayes Linear Estimation for Finite Population with Emphasis on Categorical Data
Kelly C.M. Gonçalves, Fernando A.S. Moura, Helio S. Migon Abstract Paper

Bayesian Sampling Plans for the Exponential Distribution with Adaptive Progressive Hybrid Censoring
Chien-Tai Lin, Yen-Lung Huang Abstract Paper

Developing Local Environmental Decision Tools Using Bayesian Belief Networks
Rognvald I. Smith, Jan M. Dick Abstract Paper

CPS018 A General Continuous Auction System in Presence of Insiders

A General Continuous Auction System in Presence of Insiders
José M. Corcuera Abstract Paper

On the First Exit Time of a Nonnegative Markov Process Started at a Quasistationary Distribution
Moshe Pollak, Alexander G. Tartakovsky Abstract Paper

Simulation of Tail Dependence in Cot-copula
Azam Pirmoradian, Aishah Hamzah Abstract Paper

On Approximation of Correlations Using Bernstein Copula and Probabilistic Tools
Fentaw Abegaz, Vidhyadhar Mandrekar, Uttara V. Naik-Nimbalkar Abstract Paper

Comparison of Approximations for Compound Poisson Processes
Christine Choirat, Raffaello Seri Abstract Paper

Does Regime Switching in Pricing Kernel Help Explain Changes in Risk Behavior?
Wolfgang K. Härdle, Maria Grith Abstract

CPS019 Statistical Tests To Compare k Survival Analysis Functions Involving Recurrent Events

Statistical Tests To Compare k Survival Analysis Functions Involving Recurrent Events
Carlos M. Martinez, Guillermo Ramirez, Maura L. Vasquez Abstract Paper

Mis-Specification Analysis of gamma and Inverse Gaussian Degradation Models
Sheng-T. Tseng Abstract

Reliability Studies of Bivariate Log-Normal Distribution
Pushpa L. Gupta Abstract Paper

Random Effect Bivariate Survival Models and Stochastic Comparisons
Ramesh C. Gupta Abstract Paper

Bootstrap-Based Bias Correction for Graphical Estimators from Probability Plots with Complete and Right-Censored Data
Anupap Somboonsavatdee Abstract Paper

CPS021 A Unifying Approach to the Shape and Changepoint Hypotheses

A Unifying Approach to the Shape and Changepoint Hypotheses
Chihiro Hirotsu Abstract Paper

Application of Lifting Transform To Detect Change Points
Arunendu Chatterjee Abstract Paper

Asymptotic Equivalence for Continuously and Discretely Sampled Jump-Diffusion Models
Irene G. Becheri, Feike C. Drost, Bas J.M. Werker Abstract Paper

An Approach for Reference Curve Selection in Curve Registration
Yu-Hsiang Cheng, Tzee-Ming Huang Abstract Paper

CPS022 Continued Statistics Teachers' Formation at Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades, Mexico

Continued Statistics Teachers' Formation at Colegio de Ciencias y Humanidades, Mexico
Hugo M. Hernandez, Roberto Avila, Veronica Y. Kataoka Abstract Paper

Developing Web-Based Tools for the Teaching of Statistics: Our Wikis and the German Wikipedia
Sigbert Klinke Abstract Paper

A Critical View on Indicator-Based Educational Reporting in Germany
Ulrike Rockmann Abstract Paper

Teaching Styles Revisited – Teaching Statistical Modelling in R
John Hinde Abstract Paper

Training Statisticians for Africa: Has the Programme Succeeded?
James P.M. Ntozi Abstract Paper

Fourth Graders Engaged in Activities Involving Sampling: A Case Study
Eun-Sung Ko, Min-Sun Park Abstract Paper

A New Family of Generalized Power Transformations and the Educational Ambassador ASA Program
Diana M. Kelmansky, Elena J. Martínez Abstract Paper

CPS023 Unit Non-Response in a Finnish Security Survey by Three Survey Modes

Unit Non-Response in a Finnish Security Survey by Three Survey Modes
Seppo S. Laaksonen Abstract Paper

Evaluating Methodologies To Increase Internet Responses in Mixed-Mode Surveys
Virginia M. Lesser Abstract Paper

The “Frequency Divide” on Web Surveys: Opinions, Behaviours and Demographics Differences among Internet Users
Paula Vicente, Elizabeth Reis Abstract Paper

World Wide Web: Information Source or Computer Infection Hazard?
Natallia V. Katenka, Tom Britton, Eric D. Kolaczyk, Mark Crovella Abstract

Usage of Internet for Looking for a Job in European Countries: Multiple Regression and Cluster Analysis
Ksenija Dumicic Abstract Paper

CPS024 Principal Component Analysis Applied to Polytomous Quadratic Logistic Regression

Principal Component Analysis Applied to Polytomous Quadratic Logistic Regression
Inácio Andruski-Guimarães Abstract Paper

Probabilistic Principal Component Analysis for 2D Data
Jianhua Zhao, Philip L.H. Yu, James T. Kwok Abstract Paper

Variable Selections and Their Applications for Data Analysis in Principal Canonical Correlation Analysis
Toru Ogura, Yasunori Fujikoshi, Takakazu Sugiyama Abstract Paper

High-Dimensional Approximations of the Coefficients on Linear Discriminant Functions and Canonical Correlation Variates
Yasunori Fujikoshi Abstract Paper

Clustering High Dimension Low Sample-Size Data with Fuzzy Cluster-Based Principal Component Analysis
Mika Sato-Ilic Abstract Paper

Validity of an Efficient Approach for Principal Component Analysis in High Dimensional Data with Mixed Variable Structure
Susumu Okada, Takakazu Sugiyama Abstract Paper

Classification of Relevant Document Using the Multinomial Model
Jung Jin Lee Abstract

CPS025 Asymptotic Frameworks for High-Dimensional Two-Group Classification

Asymptotic Frameworks for High-Dimensional Two-Group Classification
Pedro Duarte Silva Abstract Paper

Stochastic Differential Equations General Models of Individual Growth in Uncertain Environments and Application to Profit Optimization in Livestock Production
Carlos A. Braumann, Patrícia A. Filipe, Clara Carlos, Carlos J. Roquete Abstract Paper

Adaptive Nonparametric Detection in Cryo-Electron Microscopy
Mikhail A. Langovoy, Michael Habeck, Bernhard Schoelkopf Abstract Paper

On the Asymptotic Distribution of Likelihood Ratio Test When Both Nuisance Parameters and Parameters of Interest Lie on the Boundary
Leonid Kopylev, Bimal Sinha Abstract

Stochastic Modeling of the Earth's Crust and Upper Mantle with Genetic Algorithms: Real or Binary Valued Algorithms?
K.B. Boomer, Richard A. Brazier Abstract Paper

CPS026 Asymptotic Distribution for Latent Root of Covariance Matrix under Two-Step Monotone Incomplete Data

Asymptotic Distribution for Latent Root of Covariance Matrix under Two-Step Monotone Incomplete Data
Shinichi Tsukada, Tomoya Yamada Abstract Paper

Estimation on the Number of Shared Species Via a Jackknife Procedure
Tsung-Jen Shen, Wen-Han Hwang, Chia-Jui Chuang Abstract Paper

A Volume-of-Tube Based Test for Penalized Splines Estimators
Manuel Wiesenfarth, Tatyana Krivobokova, Stefan Sperlich Abstract Paper

On Information Criteria for Estimating the Number of Knots in Splines with Fractional Residuals
Jan Beran, Arno Weiershäuser Abstract Paper

Determination of the Number of Clusters and Validation of Clustering through the Matrix of Distances
Luis F. Rivera-Galicia Abstract

CPS028 An Assessment of the Impact of Two Distinct Survey Design Modifications on Health Care Utilization Estimates in a National Longitudinal Healthcare Survey

An Assessment of the Impact of Two Distinct Survey Design Modifications on Health Care Utilization Estimates in a National Longitudinal Healthcare Survey
Steven B. Cohen, Trena M. Ezzati-Rice Abstract Paper

Optimal Weighting and Overlap for Composite Estimation in Repeated Surveys
Farhad Mehran, Zoreh Fallah Abstract Paper

Models for Survival in Matched Pairs
Per K. Andersen, Mette Gerster, Mia Madsen Abstract Paper

The Use of Coxian Phase-Type Distribution To Model the University Student Progression and Drop out Rates: The Case of a Italian University
Adele H. Marshall, Mariangela Zenga, Filippo Domma, Sabrina Giordano Abstract Paper

Fitting Regression Models to Complex Survey Data – Gelman's Estimator Revisited
Moshe Feder, Danny Pfeffermann Abstract Paper

Estimation and Confidence Bands for the Mean Electricity Consumption Curve: A Comparison of Unequal Probability Sampling Designs and Model Assisted Approaches
Hervé Cardot, Alain Dessertaine, Etienne Josserand, Pauline Lardin Abstract Paper

Estimation of Change in a Rotation Panel Design
Claes Andersson, Karin Andersson, Peter Lundquist Abstract Paper

CPS029 A Valid Matern Class of Cross-Covariance Functions for Multivariate Random Fields with Any Number of Components

A Valid Matern Class of Cross-Covariance Functions for Multivariate Random Fields with Any Number of Components
Tatiyana V. Apanaosvich, Marc G. Genton, Ying Sun Abstract

Effective Sample Size in Spatial Modeling
Ronny O. Vallejos Abstract Paper

Estimating a Representative Value of Overall Air Quality and Its Effect on Human Health
Helen L. Powell, Duncan Lee Abstract Paper

The Dynamic Coregionalization Model in Air Quality Modeling and Risk Assessment
Francesco Finazzi, Marian E. Scott, Alessandro Fassò Abstract Paper

Spatio-Temporal Analysis for Small Area Data of Suicide in Japan
Takafumi Kubota, Fumio Ishioka, Makoto Tomita, Toshiharu Fujita Abstract Paper

CPS030 Housing Needs Framework and Its Operationalization Using Census Data

Housing Needs Framework and Its Operationalization Using Census Data
Mary Ann C. Magtulis Abstract Paper

Last Population Census in Russia: Progress or Stagnation
Irina I. Eliseeva Abstract Paper

Small Area Estimation Strategy for the 2011 UK Census
Bernard Baffour, Denise Silva, Christine Sexton, Alan Taylor, Alinne Veiga Abstract Paper

A System Developed for Solving the Matching Problem in the Brazilian Census Evaluation Research
Vinicius L. Xavier, Djalma G. Pessoa, Fabio Figueiredo, Andrea Diniz Abstract Paper

A Study on Census Supporting Method Using Aerial Image System
Kibong Park Abstract Paper

CPS031 Nonparametric Principal Components Regression

Nonparametric Principal Components Regression
Erniel B. Barrios, Jennifer D. Umali Abstract Paper

Hyper-Parameter Estimation Involving High Dimensional Gaussian Distributions
Erlend Aune, Daniel P. Simpson Abstract Paper

An Adjusted Maximum Likelihood Estimator for the Intra-Cluster Correlation Coefficient
Siegfried Gabler, Matthias Ganninger, Partha Lahiri Abstract Paper

Generalised Confidence Intervals for Meta-Regression
Thomas Friedrich, Guido Knapp Abstract Paper

Deciphering the Complexities in the Perception, Performance and Related Comparison of Musical Phrases Via Statistical Shape Analysis of the Fractal Nature of Music (Data)
Makarand V. Ratnaparkhi Abstract Paper

Grade of Membership and Principal Components Analysis: A Comparative Empirical Study
Abdul Suleman Abstract Paper

CPS032 Detection of Delays at the Registration of Events of a Point Process

Detection of Delays at the Registration of Events of a Point Process
Franz Streit Abstract Paper

First Passage Times and Breakthrough Curves Associated with Interfacial Phenomena
Edward C. Waymire, Vrushali Bokil, Enrique Thomann, Brian Wood, Thilanka Appuhamillage Abstract Paper

A Higher Order Approximation to the Distribution of a Non-Central t-Statistic under Non-Normality
Nao Ohyauchi, Masafumi Akahira, Shinichi Kawai Abstract Paper

Asymptotic Optimality for Sliced Inverse Regression
François Portier, Bernard Delyon Abstract Paper

On Cycle Representatins of Random Walks in Fixed, Random Environments
Chrysoula Ganatsiou Abstract Paper

Parameter Estimation in Generalized Linear Models through Modified Maximum Likelihood
Evrim Oral Abstract Paper

Outlier Detection for Covariance Estimation Via Feature Selection Algorithms
Rajiv S. Menjoge, Roy E. Welsch Abstract Paper

CPS033 The Role of Parity Order and Other Socio-Demographic Characteristics in the Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children in Lesotho

The Role of Parity Order and Other Socio-Demographic Characteristics in the Nutritional Status of Under-Five Children in Lesotho
Sasha A.P. Frade-Bekker, Chiweni Chimbwete, Clifford Odimegwu Abstract

Some Small Response Surface Designs for Three-Factor Experiments
Virgilio D. Espina, Rosadelima V. Lopez, Daisy Lou L. Polestico Abstract Paper

Modeling Irrigation Water Consumption at Microdata Level in the Census of Agriculture 2009 (Spain)
Jorge Saralegui, Fernando Celestino-Rey Abstract

Research on Chinese Classification of Activities for Time Use Statistics
Fengdan Shi, Qingzhe Lv Abstract

Impact of Productivity and Real Effective Exchange Rate on the Competitiveness of Manufacturing Exports: The Case of Cameroon
Bodel Gnintedem Aymele Abstract Paper

CPS034 Robust Nonparametric Inference for the Median under a New Neighborhood Determined by Three Parameters

Robust Nonparametric Inference for the Median under a New Neighborhood Determined by Three Parameters
Itsuro Kakiuchi, Miyoshi Kimura Abstract Paper

Robust Estimator Using Regression Depth in Logistic Regression Model
Mie Fujiki Abstract Paper

A Nonparametric Approach of Estimating the Number of True Null Hypotheses in Multiple Testing
Mi-Chia Ma, Weng-Chang Chao Abstract Paper

Monitoring Profiles Based on Simultaneous Confidence Bands for Penalized Spline Regression
Longcheen Huwang Abstract Paper

Reparametrizing the Two-Parameter Gnedin-Fisher Partition Model in a Bayesian Perspective
Annalisa Cerquetti Abstract Paper

CPS035 The Identification of the Nonprofit Sector in the Statistical Business Register of Germany – A Feasibility Study

The Identification of the Nonprofit Sector in the Statistical Business Register of Germany – A Feasibility Study
Natalie Rosenski Abstract Paper

An Overview of the Use of Administrative Data for Business Statistics in Europe
Luigi Costanzo, Grazia Di Bella, Elizabeth Hargreaves, Humberto J. Pereira, Sofia Rodrigues Abstract Paper

Statistical Advocacy Tools Found Effective in a Developing Country
Romulo A. Virola, Lina V. Castro Abstract Paper

A Meta-Analysis Method Based on Simulated Individual Patient Data
Yusuke Yamaguchi, Wataru Sakamoto, Shingo Sirahata, Masashi Goto Abstract Paper

Progress in Statistical Harmonization in the MERCOSUR
María T. Carré, Patricio E. Repetto Abstract Paper

Dual Frame Implementation for the Colombian National Agricultural Survey
Oscar F. Merchan, Cristiano Ferraz, Leonardo Trujillo Abstract Paper

Measuring and Monitoring the Administrative Burden Caused by Official Statistics in Germany: Developing the Barometer of Burdens
Florian Spengler, Daniel Vorgrimler, Gorja Bartsch Abstract Paper

CPS036 Beyond Fisher's Linear Discriminant Analysis – New World of Discriminant Analysis

Beyond Fisher's Linear Discriminant Analysis – New World of Discriminant Analysis
Shuichi Shinmura Abstract Paper

Predictive Performance of Bayesian Model Diagnostics
Naoki Isogawa, Masashi Goto Abstract Paper

Balanced Arrays and Fractional Factorial Designs
Dharam V. Chopra, Richard M. Low Abstract Paper

Numerical Computation on Distribution of Statistics Expressed by Generalized Hypergeometric Function
Yuichi Takeda, Hiroki Hashiguchi, Takakazu Sugiyama Abstract Paper

Random Deformation of Gaussian Fields with an Application to Lagrange Models for Asymmetric Ocean Waves
Georg Lindgren, Finn Lindgren Abstract Paper

CPS037 Considerations on the UK Re-Arrest Hazard Data Analysis (How Model Selection Can Alter Conclusions for Policy Development)

Considerations on the UK Re-Arrest Hazard Data Analysis (How Model Selection Can Alter Conclusions for Policy Development)
Brett Houlding, Simon P. Wilson Abstract Paper

Assessing the Impact of Financial Aids to Firms: Causal Inference in the Presence of Interference
Bruno Arpino, Alessandra Mattei Abstract Paper

Multidimensional Predictive Path Modeling
Laura Trinchera, Giorgio Russolillo, Vincenzo Esposito Vinzi Abstract Paper

Identifying Causal Effects in the Presence of Missing Outcome Values
Alessandra Mattei, Fabrizia Mealli, Barbara Pacini Abstract Paper

Analyis of Observational Studies – An Example Using Data from the Irish Cancer Registry
Cara Dooley, John Hinde, John Newell Abstract Paper

Actual Causation
Tim De Craecker Abstract Paper

A Revisit to the Global Warming Phenomenon
Satyabrata Pal, Subhabaha Pal Abstract Paper

CPS038 Successful Co-Operation on Official Statistics: 30 Years' Experience in Connecting Administrative Registers

Successful Co-Operation on Official Statistics: 30 Years' Experience in Connecting Administrative Registers
Mikko Pellinen, Vesa Ylönen Abstract Paper

Modernisation of Statistics Production Process – The Case of Finnish National Accounts
Hilkka Vihavainen, Ari Tyrkkö Abstract Paper

Trying To Improve the Efficiency of Statistical Production Processes through Selective Data Editing Methods
Pedro Revilla, Ignacio Arbués Abstract

Statistical Process Assessment and Re-Engineering – A Framework for Meeting Challenges of Statistical Production
Swaraj Kumar Nath Abstract

Experiences from the Participation-Oriented Quality Audit System and Its Extension to the Training Programme in Statistical Skills of Statistics Finland
Pasi Piela Abstract Paper

Innovative Techniques That Can Be Used To Reduce Response Errors in Household Based Surveys
Dion D. Pietersen Abstract Paper

Challenges of the Moldovan Official Statistics on the Implementation of the European Statistics Code of Practice
Oleg Cara Abstract Paper

CPS040 Globalization, Innovation and Productivity in Chinese Firms: A Micro Study of Four Manufacturing Sectors

Globalization, Innovation and Productivity in Chinese Firms: A Micro Study of Four Manufacturing Sectors
Feng Zhen Abstract Paper

Ordanova: The Analysis of Ordinal Variation
Tamar Gadrich, Emil Bashkansky Abstract Paper

Statistical Inference on Constant Stress Accelerated Life Tests under Generalized Gamma Lifetime Distributions
Tsai-Hung Fan, Yi-Jun Chen Abstract Paper

Optimal Sample Size Allocation for Multi-Level Stree Testing with Exponential Regression under Type I Censoring
Ping Shing Chan, Hon Yiu So, N. Balakrishnan, Hon Keung Ng Abstract

A Test for Variability in the Two-Sample Case
Tzee-Ming Huang Abstract Paper

How Ordinal Is Ordinal in Ordinal Data Analysis?
Vahid Nassiri, Jacques Tacq Abstract Paper

CPS042 Evaluation of Proficiency Test in the Area of Seeds by Z-Score Method and Cluster Analysis

Evaluation of Proficiency Test in the Area of Seeds by Z-Score Method and Cluster Analysis
Verônica Yumi Kataoka, Marcelo Silva de Oliveira, Maria Laene Moreira de Carvalho Abstract Paper

T2 Control Charts with Variable Dimension
Francisco Aparisi, Eugenio Epprecht Abstract Paper

A New VSI EWMA Loss Chart
Su-Fen Yang Abstract Paper

Control Charts for Health Care Monitoring under Intermittent Out-of-Control Behavior
Willem Albers Abstract Paper

Guaranteed Conditional Performance of Control Charts Via Bootstrap Methods
Axel Gandy, Jan Terje Kvaløy Abstract

CPS043 In Service Elementary School Teachers' Conceptions of the Arithmetic Mean

In Service Elementary School Teachers' Conceptions of the Arithmetic Mean
Evanthis Chatzivasileiou, Ioannis Michalis, Christina Tsaliki, Io Sakelariou Abstract Paper

Improving Statistical Literacy through Graduate Programs in Ethiopia: The Case of North-South-South Collaborative Project in Jimma University
Yehenew Getachew Kifle, Luc Ducheatu Abstract

Misconceptions on the Use of Statistical Tools in Agricultural Researches in Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines: Basis for Professional Development
Craig N. Refugio, Craig N. Refugio Abstract Paper

Towards Statistical Literacy
Liliana C. Severino, Nora M. Lac Prugent Abstract Paper

What First Comes to Mind … with Basic Statistical Terms?
Ioannis Michalis, Evanthis Chatzivasileiou, Io Sakellariou, Cristina Tsaliki Abstract Paper

The Census Data Wealth Index: An Application To Predict Education Outcomes in Developing Countries
Rodrigo Lovaton Davila, Dorothy Gondwe, Aine S. McCarthy, Phatta Kirdruang, Uttam Sharma Abstract Paper

CPS044 Modelling Satisfaction with Leisure Activities over Time Using Graphical Chain Models

Modelling Satisfaction with Leisure Activities over Time Using Graphical Chain Models
Maria de Fatima Salgueiro, Peter W.F. Smith Abstract Paper

Legislation and Smoking: Assessing the Impact of the English Smoking Ban on Smoking Behaviours
Carol M. Desousa Abstract Paper

The Adjust and Unadjusted Medical Cost Estimators – An Application in Coloratal Cancer
Yi-Ting Hwang, Wan-Ling Yeh Abstract Paper

Interviewer Effects on Wave Non-Response in a Longitudinal Survey: A Multilevel Analysis
Rebecca Vassallo, Gabriele B. Durrant, Peter W.F. Smith Abstract Paper

Com-Poisson Model with AR(1)-Type Correlation Structure for Longitudinal Count Response Data
Vandna Jowaheer, Naushad Ali Mamode Khan Abstract Paper

Joint Modelling of Longitudinal and Survival Data: A Comparison of Joint and Independent Models
Lisa McCrink, Adele Marshall, Karen Cairns Abstract Paper

How To Predict Latent Variables
Esben Budtz-Jørgensen, Janne Petersen, Karen Bandeen-Roche Abstract

CPS045 The Optimal Cut-Off Point for Predictive Classification of Ungrouped Data with Binary Logistic Regression Model

The Optimal Cut-Off Point for Predictive Classification of Ungrouped Data with Binary Logistic Regression Model
Supol Durongwatana Abstract Paper

Improving the Way We Measure Progress of Society: The Philippine Happiness Index among the Poor and the Unhappy
Romulo A. Virola, Jessamyn O. Encarnacion, Mark C. Pascasio Abstract Paper

Using Register Information from Multiple Aggregation Levels for the Prediction of Small Area Counts and Means in the Swiss Structural Survey
Jan Pablo Burgard, Ralf T. Münnich Abstract Paper

Short Term Turnover Estimates with Incomplete VAT Data
Pieter A. Vlag Abstract

Guidelines for Design and Analysis of Sample Surveys for Small Area Estimation
Stephen J. Haslett Abstract

An Imputation Method for Missing Covariate Data
Chiara Bocci, Emilia Rocco Abstract Paper

Small Area Estimation of HIV Prevalence using National Survey data: South Africa case study
Lwando O. Kondlo, Samuel Manda Abstract Paper

New Bootstrap Bias Correction with Application to MSE Estimation under a Basic Small Area Model
Solange Correa, Danny Pfeffermann Abstract

CPS046 Optimal Stein Rule in Spherical Models

Optimal Stein Rule in Spherical Models
Mohammad Arashi Abstract Paper

Wrapped Weighted Exponential Distributions
Shongkour Roy, Mian Arif Shams Adnan Abstract Paper

Aspects of Responsive Design for the Swedish Living Conditions Survey
Peter M. Lundquist, Carl-Erik Särndal Abstract Paper

Jackknife Variance Estimation for Functions of Horvitz-Thompson Estimators under Unequal Probability Sampling without Replacement
Emilio L. Escobar, Yves G. Berger Abstract Paper

A Bayesian Hierarchical Model with Spatial Variable Selection: The Effect of Precipitations on Insurance Claims
Arnoldo Frigessi, Ida Scheel Abstract

Estimation of Distortion Risk Measures
Hideatsu Tsukahara Abstract Paper

Developments on Coordinated Poisson Sampling
Lionel Qualité Abstract Paper

CPS047 Vertex Nomination Via Attributed Random Dot Product Graphs

Vertex Nomination Via Attributed Random Dot Product Graphs
Carey E. Priebe, David J. Marchette, Glen Coppersmith Abstract Paper

Multivariate Time Series Model with Hierarchical Structure for Over-Dispersed Discrete Outcomes
Nobuhiko Terui, Masataka Ban, Toshihiko Maki Abstract Paper

A Proposed Discrete Distribution for the Statistical Modeling of Likert Data
Martin Kidd, Nico F. Laubscher Abstract Paper

A Tree-Form Constant Market Share Analysis for Modeling Growth Causes in International Trade
Yuanhua Feng, Zhichao Guo, Christian Peitz, Xiangyong Tan Abstract Paper

Graphical Diagnostic Methods in GEE
Maria del Carmen Pardo, Rosa Alonso Abstract Paper

Avoiding Overfit by Restricted Model Search in Tree-Based EEG Classification
Jan Klaschka Abstract Paper

Sensitivity Analysis for Multiple Similarity Method and Its Application
Kuniyoshi Hayashi, Yutaka Tanaka Abstract Paper

CPS048 Simultaneous-Equations Model for Global-Flow-Funds Analysis

Simultaneous-Equations Model for Global-Flow-Funds Analysis
Nan Zhang Abstract Paper

Did the Financial Regulators Appreciate the Meaning of the Data in the Sec V. Goldman Sachs Case?
Joseph L. Gastwirth Abstract Paper

Implementation of International Standard “Government Finance Statistics” in Practice of Developing Countries (Ukraine as an Example)
Ruslan Motoryn, Tetiana Motoryna Abstract Paper

Data Visualisation and Official Statistics: Providing New Evidence and Enhancing Understanding
Sharleen D. Forbes Abstract Paper

Aggregate Properties of Two-Staged Price Indices
Jens Mehrhoff Abstract Paper

CPS049 Mining Quasar Candidates from Large Sky Surveys

Mining Quasar Candidates from Large Sky Surveys
Yanxia Zhang, Ali Luo, Yongheng Zhao Abstract Paper

Rare Objects Found in LAMOST Spectra by Data Mining
A-Li Luo, Yan-Xia Zhang, Jian-Nan Zhang, Liang-Ping Tu, Yue Wu, Bin Jiang Abstract

On Seemingly Unrelated Semiparametric Models
Mahdi Roozbeh, Mohammad Arashi Abstract Paper

Statistical Estimation the Age of the Universe
Jørgen H. Petersen, Klaus K. Holst, Esben Budtz-Jørgensen Abstract Paper

The 1905 Einstein Equation in a General Mathematical Analysis Model of Quasars II
Byron E. Bell Abstract

CPS052 On Asymptotic Higher-Order Expansions by a Two-Stage Procedure

On Asymptotic Higher-Order Expansions by a Two-Stage Procedure
Chikara Uno, Eiichi Isogai Abstract Paper

Application of Sequential Methods to Testlet Based Educational Testings
Yuan-chin I. Chang Abstract Paper

Simultaneous Selection and Estimation of the Largest Normal Mean
Yoshikazu Takada Abstract Paper

A Comparison of Three Approaches for Constructing Robust Experimental Designs
Vincent K. Agboto, William Li, Christopher Nachtsheim Abstract Paper

Multivariate Outlier Detection for Regression – Imputation and Aggregation Weight Calibration by IRLS
Kazumi Wada, Yutaka Abe Abstract Paper

CPS053 Path Analysis for Recursive Generalized Linear Model Systems

Path Analysis for Recursive Generalized Linear Model Systems
Nobuoki Eshima, Minoru Tabata, Tetsuji Ohyama Abstract Paper

Bootstrap Information Criteria for Linear Mixed Models
Yiping Tang, Jinfang Wang Abstract Paper

Discovering Interaction in Structural Equation Models through a Diagnostic Plot
Giovanni C. Porzio, Maria P. Vitale Abstract Paper

Principal Component Analysis of Model-Valued Data with Constant Numerical Characteristics
Huiweng Wang, Meiling Chen, Nan Li, Lanhui Wang Abstract Paper

Dynamic Visualization of Changes in Association Patterns
Francesco Palumbo, Alfonso Iodice D'Enza Abstract Paper

Predicting Ordinal Classes Via Classification Trees
Claudio G.E. Borroni, Paolo Radaelli, Mariangela Zenga Abstract Paper

CPS054 The Fitting of Subject-Specific Curves to Grouped Longitudinal Data

The Fitting of Subject-Specific Curves to Grouped Longitudinal Data
Viani B. Djeundje, Iain D. Currie Abstract Paper

Statistical Estimation of the Gap of Decomposability for the General Poverty Index by Intervals Confidence
Mohamed Cheikh Haidara, Gane Samb Lo Abstract Paper

Statistical Estimation of Poverty Bridging with Longitudinal Data or Pseudo-Panel Data
Pape Djiby Mergane, Gane Samb Lo Abstract

Price Rigidity in the Italian Grocery Retailing Sector: Evidence from Scanner Data
Raffaele Santioni, Isabella Carbonaro Abstract Paper

Is HIV/AIDS Funding Justified in Developing Countries?
Casment C.S. Mahlwele, Casment C.S. Mahlwele Abstract Paper

Past Challenges and Emerging Advances of Statistics of Tourism Labour and Employment
Igor Chernyshev, Scott M. Meis Abstract Paper

CPS055 Human Capital and the Process of Integrating Young People into the Labor Market: The Case of the Township of Aboisso

Human Capital and the Process of Integrating Young People into the Labor Market: The Case of the Township of Aboisso
Ibrahima Camara Abstract Paper

Standard Error of an Estimated Difference between Countries When Countries Have Different Sample Designs: Issues and Solutions
Peter J. Lynn, Olena Kaminska Abstract Paper

Statistical Approaches for Detecting Strategists and Non-Strategists in Austrian Enterprises
Christine Duller Abstract

The Impact of Labor Market Trends on the Employment Rates Using Time Series Analysis by SPSS Program
Embareka F. Abouellil Abstract Paper

Creating a Business Sophistication Index for Small and Micro Businesses
Jacky S. Galpin Abstract Paper

Research on Urban Poverty in Vietnam
Loan Thi Thanh Le Abstract Paper

CPS056 Purchasing Power Parities between Japan and China by Industry

Purchasing Power Parities between Japan and China by Industry
Yanjuan Dai, Jie Li, Hiroshi Izumi Abstract Paper

New Industrial Confidence Indicators and Croatian Industrial Production
Mirjana Cizmesija, Natasa Erjavec, Vlasta Bahovec Abstract Paper

Are Randomized Double-Blind Experiments Everything?
Frank Hampel Abstract Paper

Analysis of HIV/AIDS Prevalence and Treatment Progress in Uganda
Alex Kagumba, Emile Kateregga Abstract Paper

Estimation Accuracy of CPI: High Income Households' Expenditure Patterns Approach
Nataliia M. Romanchuk Abstract

CPS057 Copula Based Probabilistic Measures of Uncertainty with Applications

Copula Based Probabilistic Measures of Uncertainty with Applications
Pranesh Kumar Abstract Paper

Prediction of Finite Population Total under Nonignorable Nonresponse Using Response and Nonresponse Distributions
Abdulhakeem A.H. Eideh Abstract Paper

Markov Switching Regular Vine Copulas
Jakob Stöber, Claudia Czado Abstract Paper

Pair-Copula Constructions for Non-Gaussian DAG Models
Alexander Bauer, Claudia Czado, Thomas Klein Abstract Paper

A Review of Tweedie Asymptotics for Lévy Processes
Bent Jørgensen Abstract Paper

A Power Transformation Method for Incomplete Two Way Contingency Tables with Nonignorable Nonrespose
Seongyong Kim, Boseung Choi, Yousung Park Abstract Paper

Fitting Skewed Distributions to Data: Estimation and Testing Problems
Tõnu Kollo Abstract

CPS058 Noncentral Limit Theorems for Statistical Functionals Based on Long-Memory Sequences

Noncentral Limit Theorems for Statistical Functionals Based on Long-Memory Sequences
Henryk Zähle Abstract Paper

Estimation of the Time between Repeated Events under Different Sampling Patterns
Niels Keiding Abstract Paper

Inference for the Coefficient Parameters of the Logistic Regression from a Small Sample
Toshinari Kamakura Abstract Paper

Using Counting Processes To Estimate the Number of Ozone Exceedances: An Application to Mexico City Ozone Measurements
Jorge A. Achcar, Eliane R. Rodrigues, Mario H. Tarumoto Abstract Paper

Score Tests for Zero-Inflation and Overdispersion in Two-Level Count Data
Hwa-Kyung Lim, Juwon Song, Byoung Cheol Jung, Kee-Hoon Kang Abstract Paper

Incorporating Covariates in the Analysis of Capture-Re-Encounter Data
Byron J.T. Morgan Abstract Paper

Central Limit Theorem for Functions of Weakly Dependent Variables with Applications to Hidden Markov Models
Jens L. Jensen Abstract Paper

CPS060 Optimal DNA Pooling for the Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Using New Generation Genome Sequencers

Optimal DNA Pooling for the Detection of Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms Using New Generation Genome Sequencers
David M. Ramsey, Andreas Futschik Abstract Paper

The Analysis of Single-Index Models with Scale Mixture of Normals Errors and Using Bayesian P-Splines
Pedro A. Morettin, Marcelo M. Taddeo Abstract Paper

Gene Coancestry in Pedigrees and Populations
Elizabeth A. Thompson, Chris Glazner Abstract Paper

An Assessment of Deviations from Conditional Independence in Binary Data Fusion
Elsabe Smit Abstract Paper

Propensity Score Matching and Genetic Matching: Monte Carlo Results
Laurent Donzé, Peychyn Lai Abstract Paper

Mineral Rights Investment Risk Management Model and Software Implementation
Liming Liu, Wensi Wang, Huang Hengjun Abstract Paper

On the Estimation of Entropy for Markov Chains
Valerie Girardin Abstract Paper

CPS061 Derivation of Indicators To Measure the Achievement of Equality in the Field of Employment from a Gender Perspective: Case Study of the Palestinian Territory

Derivation of Indicators To Measure the Achievement of Equality in the Field of Employment from a Gender Perspective: Case Study of the Palestinian Territory
Saleh M.L. Alkafri Abstract Paper

Main Life Concerns of Elderly in Urban Slums of Surat City, Gujarat, India
Ajay B. Pawar, Naresh C. Jain, Rajkumar R. Bansal Abstract Paper

Helsinki Region Infoshare – Open Access to Urban and Regional Statistics
Asta Manninen Abstract Paper

A Proposal for the Treatment of Non Response To Improve the Quality of Business Census-Like Data in Italian National Accounts Estimations
Augusto Puggioni, Giuseppe Sacco Abstract Paper

Factors That Influence Women's Employment Status in South Africa
Ziyanda Ntlebi Abstract Paper

CPS062 Age-Period-Environment Model for Analyzing Consumer Survey Data for Marketing Research

Age-Period-Environment Model for Analyzing Consumer Survey Data for Marketing Research
Nobutane Hanayama Abstract Paper

No 'One Best Way' – Error Assessment of Imputation for Agricultural Production Data in FAOSTAT
Onno Hoffmeister, Mariana Campeanu, Hansdeep Khaira, Nicola Sakoff Abstract Paper

Mixed Time Series, and Cross Section Analyses of Number of Mainland U.S. Visitors to Hawaii during Years 1993-2007
Larry A. Nelson Abstract Paper

Comparing the Linear and Non-Linear Principal Component Analysis over Likert-Type Items: An Empirical Study Based on Balanced Bootstrap
Teresa Calapez, Madalena Ramos, Maria C. Botelho Abstract Paper

Constructing and Updating a Cost-of-Living Index for the Purpose of Ensuring Purchasing Power Parity of the Remuneration of Expatriate Officials
Ibrahim S. Yansaneh, Roberto Pagan Abstract Paper

Assessing the Effect of R&D Contributions to Luxembourgish Firms: A Non Parametric Approach through the Application of Spline and Kernel Estimators
Michela Bia, Alessandra Mattei Abstract Paper

CPS063 Quality and Level of Birth Registration in South Africa: 1998-2008

Quality and Level of Birth Registration in South Africa: 1998-2008
Mosidi S. Nhlapo Abstract Paper

Determinants of Behaviour in Risky Situations
Manfred Borovcnik, Ramesh Kapadia Abstract Paper

On Scenario Methods in Statistical Analysis and Decision Making
Thompson O. Ojo Abstract

The Long Run Sociodemographic Determinants of National Saving in the Countries of West African Economic and Monetary Union
Ariane Wakap Tchagang, Paul Brice Kenfac Dongmezo Abstract

HIV Prevalence Estimation in the Presence of Missing Data: A Bounding Approach
Bruno Arpino, Elisabetta De Cao, Franco Peracchi Abstract Paper

Structured Expert Elicitation in the Medical Field: A Case Study on Xenotropic Murine Leukemia Virus-Related Virus (XMRV)
Susie ElSaadany Abstract

CPS064 Bivariate Wavelet-Based Method for Estimating Copula Function

Bivariate Wavelet-Based Method for Estimating Copula Function
Nargess Hosseinioun Abstract

A Nonparametric Dependence Measure for Random Variables Based on the One-to-One Correspondence between Copulas and Markov Operators
Wolfgang Trutschnig Abstract Paper

Realized Copulae
Matthias R. Fengler, Ostap Okhrin Abstract Paper

Volatility of High-Frequency Returns on Foreign Exchange and Stable Innovations
Ece Oral, Evrim Oral Abstract Paper

The Use of Copulas To Model Conditional Expectation for Multivariate Data
Meelis Käärik, Anne Selart, Ene Käärik Abstract Paper

CPS065 Simultaneous Confidence Regions in a Flexible Linear Regression for Random Intervals: A Bootstrap Approach

Simultaneous Confidence Regions in a Flexible Linear Regression for Random Intervals: A Bootstrap Approach
Angela Blanco-Fernandez, Ana Colubi, Gil Gonzalez-Rodriguez Abstract Paper

A Consistent Bootstrap Linearity Test for a Regression Model with an Imprecise Response
Maria Brigida Feraro, Gil Gonzalez Rodriguez, Ana Colubi Abstract Paper

A New Method for Means-End Chain Analysis: Genetic Algorithm-Based Fuzzy Association Mining (GAFAM) Rules
Nai-Hua Chen, Stephen C.T. Huang, Chi-Hsun Lee Abstract Paper

Testing Empty Intersection between the Expected Value of a Random Interval and a Given Interval
Ana Belén Ramos-Guajardo, Gil González-Rodríguez, Ana Colubi, María Άngeles Gil Abstract Paper

Lasso-Based Linear Regression for Interval Valued Data
Paolo Giordani Abstract Paper

A Function To Calculate the Median of a Sample of Fuzzy Numbers in R
Beatriz Sinova, M. Asunciόn Lubiano, Wolfgang Trutschnig Abstract Paper

CPS066 On Performance of Transformed ϕ-Divergence Goodness-of-Fit Statistic for Testing Logistic Regression Model

On Performance of Transformed ϕ-Divergence Goodness-of-Fit Statistic for Testing Logistic Regression Model
Nobuhiro Taneichi, Yuri Sekiya, Jun Toyama Abstract Paper

Measuring an Equivalency about Purchasing Intervals Based on the Gini Index
Hiroyasu Abe, Yoshikazu Terada, Hiroshi Yadohisa Abstract Paper

Robust Statistical Modelling Using the Multivariate Skew t Distribution with Complete and Incomplete Data
Tsung-I. Lin, Tzy-Chy Lin Abstract Paper

Smoothing Parameter Selection for Spline Based Estimators
Tatyana Krivobokova Abstract

Analysis of Circular Data from Cell Cycle Transcripts Using Order Restricted Statistical Procedures
Miguel A. Fernández, Sandra Barragán, Cristina Rueda, Shyamal D. Peddada Abstract Paper

Accurate and Powerful Multivariate Outlier Detection
Andrea Cerioli, Marco Riani, Francesca Torti Abstract Paper

Hierarchical Bayes Analysis of the Lognormal Distribution under Quadratic Loss
Enrico Fabrizi, Carlo Trivisano Abstract Paper

CPS067 Emerging Economies and Developing

Emerging Economies and Developing
Sylvie Senguet Tchana Abstract Paper

Work and Schooling for Children Aged 5-17 in Togo: Approached by Recursive Bivariate Probit
Eric T.K. Tchawalassou Abstract Paper

Impact of HIV/AIDS in the Workplace in South Africa
Anele Z. Sigcau, Zuko April Abstract Paper

Measuring the Economic Contribution Ofvolunteer Work: The Philippine Experience
Romulo A. Virola, Christopher M. Reyes Abstract Paper

CPS069 Statistical Models for Biomarkers of Susceptibility for Treatment Decision

Statistical Models for Biomarkers of Susceptibility for Treatment Decision
Wei-Jiun Lin, James J. Chen Abstract Paper

Access to and Utilzation of Reproductive Health Services by Women with Disabilities in Rural Uganda
John Mushomi Atwebembeire Abstract Paper

Health Data Mosaic from Lesotho: What Do We Need for Impact Evaluation of the Rehabilitation of Health Centers and Outpatient Department?
Safaa R. Amer, Arantxa Colchero Abstract

White Blood Cells and the Metabolic Syndrome – A Factor Analysis in Elderly from the General Population
John Ohrvik Abstract Paper

Perceptions towards Human Rights and Sexual and Reproductive Health Services by Internally Displaced Persons in Northern Uganda
Juliet Faith Aporomon, Christopher Garimoi Orach, Annelie Rostedt, Nelson Musoba, Byamukama Nathan Abstract Paper

CPS071 A Case Study on Using Generalized Additive Models To Fit Credit Rating Scores

A Case Study on Using Generalized Additive Models To Fit Credit Rating Scores
Marlene Müller Abstract Paper

Optimal Stopping for American Type Options
Dmitrii Silvestrov Abstract

A Regression for Modeling Credit Defaults: The Generalized Extreme Value Model
Raffaella Calabrese, Silvia Osmetti Abstract Paper

Some Preliminary Considerations about Volatility and Hedging Effectiveness for Crude Oil Market
Andre A. Salles Abstract Paper

Forecasting the Indonesian Government Securities Yield Curve Using Neural Networks and Vector Autoregressive Model
Dedi Rosadi, Yoga Aji Nugraha Abstract Paper

CPS072 Diagnosing Outbreaks: Multivariate, Spatio-Temporal Anomaly Detection for Presentations to Hospital Emergency Departments

Diagnosing Outbreaks: Multivariate, Spatio-Temporal Anomaly Detection for Presentations to Hospital Emergency Departments
Sarah Bolt, Ross Sparks, Chris Okugami, James Lind Abstract Paper

Approximating Physiological Nonlinear Genotype-Phenotype Models by Linear-Bilinear Models
Paulo C. Rodrigues, Fred A. van Eeuwijk Abstract

Attacking Complex, Unstructured Problems with Statistical Engineering
Roger W. Hoerl Abstract

Monitoring of Volatility Forecasting Models
Vasyl Golosnoy, Iryna Okhrin, Wolfgang Schmid Abstract Paper

A Bayesian Functional Data Model for Predicting Forest Variables Using High-Dimensional Waveform LiDAR over Large Geographic Domains
Andrew O. Finley, Sudipto Banerjee, Bruce Cook Abstract

Evaluating the Utility of ROC Analysis in Blinded Evaluation of an Ongoing Clinical Trial
Daniel C. Bonzo, Amy Bian, Tosh Kameda Abstract Paper

CPS073 Macroeconomic Indicators' Relations in the Light of Developmental Changes

Macroeconomic Indicators' Relations in the Light of Developmental Changes
Richard Hindls, Stanislava Hronova Abstract Paper

Improvement of Data Access on the Way to Remote Data Access in Germany
Tim Hochguertel Abstract Paper

A Note on FISIM
Itsuo Sakuma Abstract Paper

CSO's Large Cases Unit – A Strategy for Dealing with Multinationals and Globalisation
Michael K. Connolly Abstract Paper

Monetary Aggregates Forecasting of WAEMU for Inflationary Risks Analysis
Iris M. Konan Abstract Paper

CPS074 Assessing GEE Models with Longitudinal Ordinal Data by Global Odds Ratio

Assessing GEE Models with Longitudinal Ordinal Data by Global Odds Ratio
Kuo-Chin Lin, Yi-Ju Chen Abstract Paper

Prediction of the Future Risk of Endoleak Complications Based on Statistical Method
Fumio Ishioka, Hazuki Nakatamari, Hiroshi Suito, Takuya Ueda, Koji Kurihara Abstract Paper

Evaluation of Variatal and Moisture Content Efftect on Angle of Repose and 1000 Grain Weight of Cowpea Variety (Vigna Unguiculata (L) Walp)
Thomas A. Adegbulugbe, Olugbemi A. Olujimi Abstract Paper

Extending Bartlett Correction for the Two-Sample Empirical Likelihood Method
Sandra Vucane, Janis Valeinis Abstract

Random Forest Based on Pseudo-Values for Competing Risks Analysis
Ulla B. Mogensen, Thomas A. Gerds Abstract

Likelihood Ratio Test for the Nonnegative Polynomial Cone Hypotheses and Associated Confidence Bands
Naohiro Kato, Satoshi Kuriki Abstract Paper

Two-Sample Plug-in Empirical Likelihood Method with Applications to Structural Relationship Models
Janis Valeinis Abstract

CPS075 Identifying Multivariate Extremes on the Basis of Depth Functions

Identifying Multivariate Extremes on the Basis of Depth Functions
Fateh Chebana, Taha B.M.J. Ouarda Abstract

Classes of Multivariate Extreme Value Distributions
John P. Nolan Abstract

River Flow Series; Dynamics, Interdependences and Extremes
Lászlό Márkus Abstract

Estimation of the Third Order Parameter in Extreme Value Statistics
Yuri Goegebeur, Tertius de Wet Abstract Paper

Strong Large Deviations for Arbitrary Sequences of Random Variables
Cyrille J. Joutard Abstract Paper

Probabilities of Extreme Half-Spaces and Other Marginal Parameters of Multivariate Distributions
Stephan Morgenthaler Abstract

CPS076 Informative Retesting Procedures To Assay High Volume Clinical Specimens

Informative Retesting Procedures To Assay High Volume Clinical Specimens
Christopher R. Bilder, Joshua M. Tebbs Abstract Paper

Structural Changes in Models for I(1) and I(2) Converging Series
Giuliana Passamani Abstract Paper

Estimating the Impact of Climatic Shocks on the Agricultural Production and the Income of Households in Burkina Faso
Dramane Bako Abstract

Using Ordinal Logistic Regression To Predict Terms of Payment in Shipbuilding Industry
Ante Rozga, Ante Luetic Abstract Paper

Importance Estimation of the Aspects of a Concept in a Stratified Importance-Performance Analysis
Luigi Fabbris, Giovanna Boccuzzo Abstract Paper

Adaptive Use of TRIPS (Transportation Resource Integrated Planning System) to Modeling Transport Planning and Management in a Manufacturing Firm
Joshua A. Magbagbeola, Jonathan A. Adetoso Abstract Paper

Robustness of Likelihood Methods for Longitudinal Binary and Ordinal Data
Nina Breinegaard Abstract

CPS077 A Least-Absolutes Approach to Multiple Fuzzy Regression

A Least-Absolutes Approach to Multiple Fuzzy Regression
Jalal Chachi, S. Mahmoud Taheri Abstract Paper

Statistical Graphics for Aggregated Symbolic Data
Yoshikazu Yamamoto, Junji Nakano Abstract Paper

Principal Component Analysis on Interval-Valued Data Based on Complete Information in Hypercubes
Huiwen Wang, Rong Guan Abstract

A New Linear Regression Model for Histogram-Valued Variables
Sόnia Dias, Paula Brito Abstract Paper

The Data Accumulation Method for Symbolic Principal Component Analysis
Manabu Ichino, Paula Brito Abstract Paper

Clustering for Histogram-Valued Observations – A Perspective
L. Billard, Jaejik Kim Abstract Paper

Modeling Interval Time Series with Space-Time Processes
Paulo C. Teles, Paula M. Brito Abstract