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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Regression Analysis
  • Probability Distributions

Background:

  • Traditional linear regression models often fail when residuals do not follow a normal distribution.
  • The normality assumption is frequently violated in real-world engineering and scientific data.
  • This limitation necessitates alternative modeling approaches for non-normal response variables.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose novel regression models based on generalizations of the normal distribution.
  • To address the limitations of traditional models when dealing with highly skewed response data.
  • To investigate the structural properties of these proposed generalized normal distributions.

Main Methods:

  • Development of generalized normal regression models.
  • Utilizing the maximum likelihood method for parameter estimation.
  • Conducting a simulation study to evaluate the performance of estimators.
  • Applying the models to two real-world datasets.

Main Results:

  • The proposed generalized normal regression models effectively handle highly skewed response data.
  • The maximum likelihood estimators demonstrated good performance in parameter estimation.
  • The models showcase flexibility and usefulness in practical applications.
  • Structural properties of the generalized normal distributions were analyzed.

Conclusions:

  • Generalized normal regression models offer a robust alternative to traditional linear models when normality assumptions are violated.
  • These models are particularly effective for datasets with skewed responses.
  • The proposed approach enhances the applicability of regression analysis in diverse scientific and engineering fields.