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A Robust Method Of Estimating Covariance Matrix In Multivariate Data Analysis

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  • G.M. OYEYEMI
  • R.A. IPINYOMI

    (Department of Statistics, University of Ilorin, Nigeria)

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We proposed a robust method of estimating covariance matrix in multivariate data set. The goal is to compare the proposed method with the most widely used robust methods (Minimum Volume El-lipsoid and Minimum Covariance Determinant) and the classical method (MLE) in detection of outliers at different levels and magnitude of outliers. The proposed robust method competes favoura-bly well with both MVE and MCD and performed better than any of the two methods in detection of single or fewer outliers especially for small sample size and when the magnitude of outliers is relatively small.

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  • G.M. Oyeyemi & R.A. Ipinyomi, 2009. "A Robust Method Of Estimating Covariance Matrix In Multivariate Data Analysis," Analele Stiintifice ale Universitatii "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" din Iasi - Stiinte Economice (1954-2015), Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, vol. 56, pages 586-601, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:aic:journl:y:2009:v:56:p:586-601
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