Backfitting Random Varying-Coefficient Models with Time-Dependent Smoothing Covariates

Abstract.  In this paper, we propose a random varying-coefficient model for longitudinal data. This model is different from the standard varying-coefficient model in the sense that the time-varying coefficients are assumed to be subject-specific, and can be considered as realizations of stochastic processes. This modelling strategy allows us to employ powerful mixed-effects modelling techniques to efficiently incorporate the within-subject and between-subject variations in the estimators of time-varying coefficients. Thus, the subject-specific feature of longitudinal data is effectively considered in the proposed model. A backfitting algorithm is proposed to estimate the coefficient functions. Simulation studies show that the proposed estimation methods are more efficient in finite-sample performance compared with the standard local least squares method. An application to an AIDS clinical study is presented to illustrate the proposed methodologies.     

两个随机变量的独立性和相关性之比较

从随机变量的独立性和相关性概念出发,运用反例和定理的形式详细探讨二者的区别和联系.     

点击式合同的民事纠纷的管辖及其证据规则

点击式合同是在网络中应用的一种特殊的合同订立形式,由于其订立方式的特殊性,导致在其引起的民事纠纷处理上我国目前的管辖制度和证据规则难以适用,为了适应网络发展和新合同形式的需要,必须制定新的法律规则,以促进网络贸易的发展。     

将分段函数表示为初等函数的方法

本文给出了一种化具有多个分段点，且在各区间段上的表达式为多项式函数的分段函数为初等函数的具体方法．     

新时期仍需坚持“效率优先,兼顾公平“的原则

改革开放以来 ,我国在分配制度上一直坚持“效率优先 ,兼顾公平”的原则 ,坚持这一原则 ,是社会主义本质的要求 ,是符合我国社会主义初级阶段国情的。世纪之初 ,在贯彻实施“十五”计划的新时期 ,我们仍需继续坚持这一分配原则。     

成长的感悟——析青年作曲家张朝的《变奏曲》

从音乐形态、表现手法等方面具体分析《变奏曲》这部钢琴作品,探究其中对中国传统戏曲效果的模拟,以及作者如何巧妙地借鉴皮黄丰富的音响和表现力并运用到钢琴音乐中。中西的结合,古今的碰撞、鲜明的色彩个性,这些特点使得这部作品成为探索中国钢琴音乐民族化道路上的闪光点。     

文学思潮中的“花花公子”——简论“欲望化写作”

欲望化写作是当今文坛上方兴未艾的且引人注目的文学现象,其注重张扬感官放纵和感官感受。本文拟从欲望化写作的成因、分类以及欲望化写作的积极影响和消极影响等几个方面来探讨欲望化思潮。     

被动观念论析

本文讨论被动观念与语言表现之间的关系。第一部分从客体凸显能力和因果推论能力两个角度论证被动观念形成的条件 ,认为被动观念是人的思维中具有普遍意义的一种观念 ;第二部分从事件判断可能和句子表现实际两个角度观察被动观念的选择运用 ;第三部分是余论 ,认为就汉语而言 ,被动观念的表现可以存在于语言单位的各个层级 ,尤其要注意那些可能隐含着被动观念的结构与格式的研究     

20世纪三四十年代宁夏水利建设述论

20世纪三四十年代 ,宁夏地方当局等推出一系列水利建设措施 ,这既意味着宁夏水利事业的近代化开始初露端倪 ,也促使宁夏平原农田引黄灌溉得以延续 ,并对宁夏地方经济的恢复、初兴与抗日战争等具有促进作用     

Geometric Method and Generalized Linear Models. Two Opposite Multiparametric Approaches Illustrated on a Sample of Pituitary Adenomas

We used two statistical methods to identify prognostic factors: a log-linear model (logistic and COX regression, based on the notions of linearity and multiplicative relative risk), and the CORICO method (ICOnography of CORrelations) based on the geometric significance of the correlation coefficient. We applied the methods to two different situations (a "case-control study' and a "historical cohort'). We show that the geometric exploratory tool is particularly suited to the analysis of small samples with a large number of variables. It could save time when setting up new study protocols. In this instance, the geometric approach highlighted, without preconceived ideas, the potential role of multihormonality in the course of pituitary adenoma and the unexpected influence of the date of tumour excision on the risk attached to haemorrhage.