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  • Biostatistics
  • Survival Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling

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  • The semiparametric accelerated failure time (AFT) model is widely used for time-to-event data analysis.
  • A key advantage of AFT models is data transformation into independent, covariate-free variables.
  • Existing methods may not fully address complex data structures like length-biased sampling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop robust estimating equations for semiparametric AFT models.
  • To extend AFT model applicability to right-censored and length-biased survival data.
  • To provide theoretical and empirical validation of the proposed estimation methods.

Main Methods:

  • Derived estimating equations from score functions of transformed data under proportional hazards and proportional odds models.
  • Applied methods to both traditional right-censored survival data and length-biased sampled data.
  • Established asymptotic properties and evaluated small-sample performance of estimators.

Main Results:

  • The proposed estimating equations provide reliable parameter estimation for AFT models.
  • The methods demonstrate effectiveness across various survival data types, including complex sampling designs.
  • Asymptotic properties are established, and small-sample performance is validated through simulations and examples.

Conclusions:

  • The developed methods offer a flexible and powerful approach for analyzing time-to-event data with AFT models.
  • These techniques enhance the analysis of survival data, particularly in scenarios with length-biased sampling.
  • The study provides validated statistical tools for biostatisticians and researchers in related fields.