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This study introduces a new method for clustering functional data that does not assume Gaussian distributions. The approach accurately identifies clusters even when their number is unknown, reducing classification errors in analyses like Alzheimer's disease studies.

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  • Statistics
  • Data Science
  • Biostatistics

Background:

  • Clustering functional data often relies on Gaussian distribution assumptions, which can lead to biased results when violated.
  • The number of clusters is frequently unknown beforehand, posing an additional challenge in functional data analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a method for clustering non-Gaussian functional data without prior knowledge of the number of clusters.
  • To address limitations of existing methods that assume normality or require pre-specified cluster counts.

Main Methods:

  • Introduced a semiparametric mixed normal transformation model to handle non-Gaussian functional data.
  • Proposed a penalized approach for simultaneous estimation of model parameters, the transformation function, and the number of clusters.

Main Results:

  • The developed estimators are proven to be consistent and asymptotically normal.
  • Simulations and an application to Alzheimer's disease data demonstrate the method's practical utility.
  • The proposed method significantly reduces classification error compared to existing techniques.

Conclusions:

  • The semiparametric mixed normal transformation model effectively clusters non-Gaussian functional data.
  • The penalized approach provides a robust solution for identifying the number of clusters and estimating model parameters.
  • This method offers improved accuracy for functional data clustering, particularly in complex biological studies.