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Estimating regression models with unknown break-points.

Vito M R Muggeo1

  • 1Istituto di Statistica Sociale, Scienze Demografiche e Biometriche, Facoltà di Economia, Università di Palermo, 90121 Palermo, Italy. vito.muggeo@giustizia.it

Statistics in Medicine
|September 16, 2003
PubMed
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This study introduces a linearization technique for fitting piecewise regression models with unknown breakpoints. The method is versatile, applicable to linear predictor models and threshold modeling, enabling easier analysis of complex data relationships.

Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Econometrics
  • Data Science

Background:

  • Regression models are widely used for data analysis.
  • Identifying structural changes or breakpoints is crucial in many applications.
  • Existing methods for breakpoint analysis can be complex or computationally intensive.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a straightforward linearization technique for fitting piecewise regression models.
  • To estimate models where breakpoints are true parameters.
  • To extend the applicability to threshold modeling with explanatory variables.

Main Methods:

  • A simple linearization technique is employed for estimation.
  • The method leverages the linear formulation of piecewise regression.
  • It is compatible with existing statistical software for linear models.

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Main Results:

  • The proposed method provides a computationally efficient way to fit piecewise regression models.
  • It allows for the direct estimation of breakpoint parameters.
  • The technique is demonstrated to be suitable for various regression models with linear predictors.

Conclusions:

  • The linearization technique offers a practical and accessible approach to breakpoint analysis in regression.
  • It simplifies the estimation of piecewise models, including threshold models.
  • The method's compatibility with current software enhances its utility for researchers and practitioners.