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Estimation of the log-normal mean

X H Zhou1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202-5119, USA. zhou@mako.biostat.iupui.edu

Statistics in Medicine
|November 5, 1998
PubMed
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The sample mean estimator for log-normal data can be inaccurate. A conditionally minimal mean square error (MSE) estimator offers the best performance across all sample sizes, while the maximum likelihood (ML) estimator is recommended for large samples.

Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Probability Theory
  • Data Analysis

Background:

  • The sample mean is the standard estimator for the log-normal mean.
  • This estimator can exhibit substantial mean square error (MSE), particularly in large samples.
  • Alternative estimators are needed for improved accuracy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the performance of the sample mean estimator for log-normal data.
  • To compare three alternative estimators: uniformly minimum variance unbiased (UMVU), maximum likelihood (ML), and a conditionally minimal MSE estimator.
  • To identify the most accurate estimator for log-normal means across various sample sizes and population skewness.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of four estimators: sample mean, UMVU, ML, and conditionally minimal MSE.

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  • Evaluation of mean square error (MSE) performance.
  • Assessment across different sample sizes and levels of log-normal population skewness.

    • Main Results:

    • The conditionally minimal MSE estimator consistently demonstrates the smallest MSE.
    • For large samples (n >= 200), UMVU, ML, and conditionally minimal MSE estimators show comparable MSE values.
    • The ML estimator is computationally simpler than the UMVU and conditionally minimal MSE estimators.

    Conclusions:

    • The conditionally minimal MSE estimator is the superior choice for small to moderate sample sizes due to its lowest MSE.
    • For large samples, the ML estimator is recommended owing to its comparable performance and computational efficiency.
    • Accurate estimation of log-normal means is crucial for reliable statistical inference.