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Automatic Model Selection for Partially Linear Models.

Xiao Ni1, Hao Helen Zhang, Daowen Zhang

  • 1Department of Statistics, North Carolina State University.

Journal of Multivariate Analysis
|February 18, 2010
PubMed
Summary
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We introduce a new method for variable selection in partially linear models using double-penalized least squares. This approach efficiently selects important variables, offering performance comparable to the oracle estimator.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Partially linear models are widely used in statistical analysis.
  • Variable selection is crucial for parsimonious and interpretable models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a unified procedure for variable selection in partially linear models.
  • To develop a method that achieves high efficiency and facilitates implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Formulation of a double-penalized least squares method.
  • Utilizing smoothing splines for nonparametric component estimation.
  • Applying shrinkage penalties for parametric component selection.
  • Leveraging linear mixed model (LMM) representation for implementation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed procedure demonstrates efficiency comparable to the oracle estimator.
  • Asymptotic properties are studied for diverging numbers of parametric effects.
  • Frequentist and Bayesian covariance estimates and confidence intervals are derived.
  • The LMM framework allows for convenient estimation of smoothing parameters.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed unified procedure offers an effective approach for variable selection in partially linear models.
  • Its LMM representation simplifies implementation and parameter estimation.
  • The method shows strong performance in extensive numerical studies.