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March, 1987 Regression Models for Nonstationary Categorical Time Series: Asymptotic Estimation Theory
Heinz Kaufmann
Ann. Statist. 15(1): 79-98 (March, 1987). DOI: 10.1214/aos/1176350254

Abstract

For the analysis of nonstationary categorical time series, a parsimonious and flexible class of models is proposed. These models are generalizations of regression models for stochastically independent categorical observations. Consistency, asymptotic normality and efficiency of the maximum likelihood estimator are shown under weak and easily verifiable requirements. Some models for binary time series are discussed in detail. To demonstrate asymptotic properties, a theorem is given addressing maximum likelihood estimation for general stochastic processes. Then it is shown that the assumptions of this theorem are consequences of the requirements for categorical time series. For this proof some lemmas are used which may be of interest in similar cases.

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Heinz Kaufmann. "Regression Models for Nonstationary Categorical Time Series: Asymptotic Estimation Theory." Ann. Statist. 15 (1) 79 - 98, March, 1987. https://doi.org/10.1214/aos/1176350254

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Published: March, 1987
First available in Project Euclid: 12 April 2007

zbMATH: 0614.62111
MathSciNet: MR885725
Digital Object Identifier: 10.1214/aos/1176350254

Subjects:
Primary: 62M10
Secondary: 62F12

Keywords: asymptotic estimation theory , categorical data , nonstationary Markov chains , time series

Rights: Copyright © 1987 Institute of Mathematical Statistics

Vol.15 • No. 1 • March, 1987
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