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  • Statistics
  • Statistical modeling
  • Nonparametric statistics

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  • Estimating circular densities with error-prone data is a significant challenge.
  • Current methods primarily rely on Fourier series, which can be complex.
  • There is a need for more accessible and robust estimation techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose novel kernel-based estimators for circular density estimation with error-contaminated data.
  • To explore three distinct kernel-based approaches for improved estimation.
  • To provide a comprehensive analysis including theoretical properties and practical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Development of three kernel-based estimation strategies.
  • Investigating estimators based on error-level equivalence, circular deconvolution kernels, and bias correction.
  • Derivation of asymptotic properties for the proposed estimators.

Main Results:

  • The proposed kernel-based estimators demonstrate simple construction and ease of implementation.
  • The study explores novel approaches, including one unexplored in Euclidean settings.
  • Simulation results and real data case studies validate the effectiveness of the methods.

Conclusions:

  • Kernel-based estimators offer a promising alternative to Fourier series for circular density estimation with errors.
  • The presented methods are adaptable and have potential for broader applications.
  • The research provides a solid foundation for future work in this area.