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Outlier detection in spatial error models using modified thresholding-based iterative procedure for outlier detection

Jiaxin Cai¹, Weiwei Hu¹, Yuhui Yang¹

¹Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, No. 76, Yanta Xilu Road, Xi'an, 710061, Shaanxi, China.

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Summary

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We developed Spatial-Θ-Iterative Procedure for Outlier Detection (Spatial-Θ-IPOD) to effectively identify spatial outliers within the spatial error model (SEM). Our method provides robust coefficient estimates and outperforms existing approaches, even with high leverage points.

Keywords:

Iterative procedure for outlier detection Mean-shift outlier model Outliers Robust estimation Spatial error model

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Data analysis
Geostatistics

Background:

Outliers significantly impact statistical inference and data analysis.
Existing outlier detection methods often neglect spatial dependence and heterogeneity in spatial data.
Robust spatial outlier detection methods under the spatial error model (SEM) are underexplored.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel method for spatial outlier detection within the SEM framework.
To develop a procedure that provides robust coefficient estimates alongside outlier identification.
To evaluate the proposed method's performance against existing techniques.

Main Methods:

The Spatial-Θ-Iterative Procedure for Outlier Detection (Spatial-Θ-IPOD) utilizes a mean-shift vector for outlier identification.
The method is designed to operate within the spatial error model (SEM).
Performance was assessed through extensive simulations and a real-world empirical study using life expectancy data.

Main Results:

Spatial-Θ-IPOD demonstrated superior performance in masking and joint detection indicators compared to common methods, even in high-dimensional settings.
The non-spatial Θ-IPOD method was ineffective with spatial correlation.
The proposed method consistently provided reliable coefficient estimation and outperformed other models in most scenarios.

Conclusions:

Spatial-Θ-IPOD effectively detects spatial outliers within SEM and yields robust coefficient estimates.
The method shows superiority, particularly with high leverage points.
Accurate outlier identification enhances data understanding and analytical insights.