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Gregori Baetschmann¹, Rainer Winkelmann

¹Department of Economics, University of Zurich, CH-8032 Zurich, Switzerland.

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Keywords:

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Area of Science:

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Epidemiology

Background:

Count data frequently exhibit excess zeros, complicating standard statistical analysis.
Varying exposure times are common in medical studies and can bias results if not properly accounted for.
Existing zero-inflated models may not adequately capture the complexities of excess zeros with time-varying exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a novel zero-inflated count data model.
To incorporate an underlying duration model with a Weibull hazard rate to address excess zeros.
To compare the performance of the proposed model against the standard Poisson model with logit zero inflation.

Main Methods:

Proposed a modified zero-inflated count data model.
Integrated a duration model with a Weibull hazard rate to estimate the probability of excess zeros.
Applied the models to analyze the effect of thiotepa treatment on bladder tumor incidence.

Main Results:

The modified model demonstrated improved analysis of zero-inflated count data with varying exposure.
The application showed differences in the estimated effect of thiotepa treatment compared to the standard model.
The Weibull hazard rate component effectively captured excess zeros influenced by exposure duration.

Conclusions:

The proposed modified zero-inflated model offers a more accurate approach for analyzing count data with excess zeros and time-varying exposure.
This methodology enhances the statistical rigor in medical research, particularly in oncology studies.
The model provides a valuable tool for understanding treatment effects in the presence of complex count data structures.