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Tests for zero-inflation and overdispersion: A new approach based on the stochastic convex order

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  • Baíllo, A.
  • Berrendero, J.R.
  • Cárcamo, J.

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A new methodology to detect zero-inflation and overdispersion is proposed, based on a comparison of the expected sample extremes among convexly ordered distributions. The method is very flexible and includes tests for the proportion of structural zeros in zero-inflated models, tests to distinguish between two ordered parametric families and a new general test to detect overdispersion. The performance of the proposed tests is evaluated via some simulation studies. For the well-known fetal lamb data, the conclusion is that the zero-inflated Poisson model should be rejected against other more disperse models, but the negative binomial model cannot be rejected.

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  • Baíllo, A. & Berrendero, J.R. & Cárcamo, J., 2009. "Tests for zero-inflation and overdispersion: A new approach based on the stochastic convex order," Computational Statistics & Data Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 53(7), pages 2628-2639, May.
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