Date of Award
2009
Degree Type
Report
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Committee Chair(s)
John R. Stevens
Committee
John R. Stevens
Abstract
We present an EM based solution to missing categorical covariates in Binomial models with logit links using an assumption that experimental units are drawn from a Multinomial population of infinite size. We further address the problem of separation of points inducing large variances on parameter estimates by the use of a novel score-modification based on Firth's bias-reduction score-modification. We simulate to address questions about estimate bias, distribution, and appropriate parameter coverage by Wald intervals.
Recommended Citation
Rounds, Jeremiah, "Logistic Models with Missing Categorical Covariates" (2009). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 1242.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1242
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