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This study introduces a novel functional clustering method for discrete longitudinal data. The approach uses a latent Gaussian process and multivariate functional principal component analysis (MFPCA) for improved data analysis.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Data Science
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Longitudinal data analysis presents challenges, especially for discrete outcomes.
  • Existing functional clustering methods may not adequately handle the complexities of discrete longitudinal data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel model-based generalized functional clustering method for discrete longitudinal data.
  • To introduce a clustering procedure based on multivariate functional principal component analysis (MFPCA) for a latent multivariate Gaussian process.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a multivariate functional principal component analysis (MFPCA)-based clustering procedure.
  • Utilized a latent multivariate Gaussian process to model discrete longitudinal data (e.g., binomial, Poisson).
  • Developed a generalized functional clustering algorithm integrating MFPCA and the latent Gaussian process.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method effectively models discrete longitudinal data using a latent multivariate Gaussian process.
  • The MFPCA-based clustering algorithm demonstrated promising empirical properties in numerical experiments.
  • Real data analysis and simulation studies validated the effectiveness of the developed approach.

Conclusions:

  • The new model-based generalized functional clustering method offers a robust solution for discrete longitudinal data.
  • The integration of latent Gaussian processes and MFPCA provides a powerful framework for functional data clustering.
  • The approach shows significant potential for applications in various scientific fields analyzing discrete longitudinal data.