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  • Semi-continuous data present challenges for traditional statistical models.
  • Parametric models struggle with extreme data tails and may misrepresent covariate effects.
  • Existing methods often fail to capture the full information in complex datasets.

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  • To propose a novel two-component semi-parametric Bayesian mixture model.
  • To flexibly model semi-continuous data, including zero-inflated and skewed distributions.
  • To provide a comprehensive analysis of covariate effects across multiple quantiles.

Main Methods:

  • A two-component Bayesian mixture model with a discrete probability mass and B-spline densities.
  • Incorporation of subject-specific random effects for longitudinal data analysis.
  • Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) Gibbs-sampling algorithm implemented in R for inference.

Main Results:

  • The proposed model demonstrates robust performance in simulations.
  • It effectively handles the complexities of semi-continuous data, including long right tails.
  • The model provides interpretable insights into covariate effects on adolescent alcohol binge drinking data.

Conclusions:

  • The semi-parametric Bayesian mixture model offers a powerful and flexible approach for analyzing semi-continuous data.
  • This method enhances the understanding of covariate influences in complex longitudinal studies.
  • The model is particularly valuable for fields with zero-inflated and skewed outcome variables.