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This study introduces a new finite mixture model for analyzing zero-heavy continuous data common in biomedical research, like addiction studies. The proposed Weibull mixture model offers improved interpretation for covariate effects compared to standard two-part models.

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  • Statistical Modeling
  • Biomedical Data Analysis

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  • Continuous outcomes with many zeros are frequent in biomedical studies, posing challenges for standard statistical inference.
  • Existing two-part models may not provide marginal interpretation of covariate effects, crucial for understanding disease mechanisms and treatment impacts.
  • Current marginalized two-part models are limited to specific distributions, necessitating broader methodological development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a flexible finite mixture approach, specifically Weibull mixture regression, for analyzing zero-heavy continuous data.
  • To address the limitations of standard and existing marginalized two-part models in parameter interpretation.
  • To evaluate the performance of the proposed model against existing methods using simulations and real-world data.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a finite mixture model, with a focus on two-component Weibull mixture regression.
  • Extensive simulation studies to assess finite sample performance and compare with other models using statistical information and mean squared error.
  • Application of the proposed model to real data from a randomized controlled trial in addictive disorders.

Main Results:

  • The proposed finite mixture approach, particularly the two-component Weibull mixture model, effectively handles zero-heavy continuous data.
  • Simulation results demonstrate the model's performance and provide comparisons with alternative statistical methods.
  • The model proved suitable for analyzing real data from an addictive disorders trial, showing its practical utility.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed Weibull mixture model is a preferred method for zero-heavy continuous data, especially when the non-zero component follows Weibull, Gamma, or truncated Gaussian distributions.
  • This approach enhances the marginal interpretation of covariate effects, offering valuable insights in biomedical applications.
  • The study provides a robust statistical tool for analyzing complex biomedical data with a high prevalence of zero values.