A bayesian estimator for the dependence function of a bivariate extreme‐value distribution

Any continuous bivariate distribution can be expressed in terms of its margins and a unique copula. In the case of extreme‐value distributions, the copula is characterized by a dependence function while each margin depends on three parameters. The authors propose a Bayesian approach for the simultaneous estimation of the dependence function and the parameters defining the margins. They describe a nonparametric model for the dependence function and a reversible jump Markov chain Monte Carlo algorithm for the computation of the Bayesian estimator. They show through simulations that their estimator has a smaller mean integrated squared error than classical nonparametric estimators, especially in small samples. They illustrate their approach on a hydrological data set.     

Block external bootstrap in partially linear models with nonstationary strong mixing error terms

The authors extend the block external bootstrap to partially linear regression models with strongly mixing, nonstationary error terms. In addition to providing an approximate distribution for the semiparametric least square estimator of the parametric component, they propose a consistent estimator of the co‐variance matrix of this estimator.     

If you look like me,I'll talk to you: a preliminary study of ethnic identity and inter‐ethnic interaction among women in Singapore

In Singapore, government policy is for equal but separate development of the four major ethnic groups—Chinese, Malay, Indian and other. In this study, I attempt to gain some preliminary views of how strongly women identify with their own ethnic group and how freely they are prepared to interact with people from other ethnic groups in non‐work‐related situations. I confine my study to females for two reasons. One is that traditional ethnic dress is common among females in Singapore but much rarer among men, and this makes a strong non‐verbal statement of identity. The second reason is to avoid differences between males and females, which I did not wish to pursue within the limits of this exploratory study. The findings of my pilot investigation indicate that intra‐ethnic spontaneous interaction is more likely to occur among women who display a strong national identity. Moreover, younger women, who were exposed during their school years to the government's recent drive to nurture ethnic and cultural differences, are less open to inter‐ethnic interaction than are women in their 30s and older, who grew up when the government drive was towards creating one common national identity for the people of Singapore.     

多粒多小穗小麦品种绵农2号的选育

从生态、生产和遗传育种等方面分析了四川小麦多小穗育种的理论依据，并就多小穗品种绵农2号的选育方法进行了讨论。这些方法有：（1）多组合小群体确定目标组合；（2）在目标组合中确定重点目标组合；（3）在重点目标组合中确定重点株系；（4）进行阶梯式杂交。     

商业网站的网络营销思维

随着电子商务的发展,网络营销的功效越发显著,其作用也越来越受到管理者的重视.但在目前,网站的落后状况已经成为阻碍网络营销发挥作用的一大因素.因此,网络营销思维在商业网站中的运用势在必行.     

二元序列优化的二种快速算法

基于二相编码雷达对大压缩比信号的要求,提出了一种比直接算法平均提高效率0.5P(P 为序列长度)的快速数字优化方法。作为这种快速算法的实际应用,还对 P=255的二相编码脉冲压缩信号进行了优化。     

Who Gets What From Government? Distributional Consequences of Child‐Care Assistance Policies

Given the fragmented structure of child‐care assistance in the United States, it has been difficult to obtain accurate estimates of which families are assisted, through which mechanisms, and at what level. Making use of survey data from New York City, we analyze the distribution of several forms of public child‐care assistance. Results suggest that about 40% of all families with young children receive some form of child‐care assistance. Considering all forms of assistance, the distribution of child‐care help is targeted in both expected and some unexpected ways. Implications of these results are discussed in the context of U.S. child‐care policies governing access and benefit levels.     

Defining the linear portion of a sigmoid‐shaped curve: bend points

Formulae are provided that define the ‘bend points’, the beginning and end of the essentially linear dose–response region, for the four‐parameter logistic model. The formulae are expressed in both response and dose units. The derivation of the formulae is shown in order to illustrate the general nature of the methodology. Examples are given that describe how the formulae may be used while planning and conducting bioassays. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

绿色设计中的材料选择

绿色设计首先要选择绿色材料，使用环境友好性的材料，以减少产品对环境的危害；尽量减少材料的种类和数量，不仅可以节约能源，还可以减少废物的排放量；还要使材料具有循环性，以延长产品的寿命，减少废物，使人和自然和谐发展。     

当代景观设计的内涵及外延深化研究

景观设计是一门新兴学科,它是溶城市与生态环境规划、改造、保护和恢复的综合性系统工程。在我国的历史很短,但却发展迅速,为推动我国社会的文明化和现代化进程做出了贡献。但是,也凸现了一些内涵定位和外延的科学性与现实性问题,这些问题不仅关系到民族的审美意识和价值取向,也关系到国家基本建设资金使用的最优统筹化。