Publication Type
Working Paper
Version
publishedVersion
Publication Date
10-2004
Abstract
A new family of distributions, called the trans-normal distribution is introduced. Its basic properties are presented. A closely related family of distributions called tran-t distribution is also given along with its basic properties. Trans-normal regression is used as an illustration on the usefullness of the new distribution.
Keywords
Hazard function, Survivor function, Trans-normal, Trans-normal regression, Trans-t
Discipline
Econometrics
Research Areas
Econometrics
First Page
1
Last Page
9
Citation
YANG, Zhenlin.
Trans-Normal distribution: A flexible model for duration and event-time data. (2004). 1-9.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soe_research/2062
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Additional URL
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/301683521_Trans-Normal_Distribution_A_Flexible_Model_for_Duration_and_Event-Time_Data