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Abstract:
In describing high dimensional discrete response data, mathematical and statistical issues arise that require multivariate procedures that are not based on normal distributions, that is, the mathematical representation of high dimensional discrete response data (Event Spaces) requires a representation in lower dimensional parameter spaces consistent with the discrete properties of the Event Space. Mapping discrete responses to latent discrete classes has the limitation of not representing real individual variation within the categories. The use of a fuzzy partition model is proposed which describes individuals in terms of partial membership in multiple latent categories which represents bounded discrete event spaces with significant third and higher order moments. We discuss statistical issues arising in identifying both the deterministic and the stochastic variation of data when applications involve systematic variation due to observed and unobserved variables. We present an empirical Bayes-maximum likelihood estimation scheme for the application of the fuzzy partition models.
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