Optimal inverse Beta(3,3) transformation in kernel density estimation

Author

Bolancé, Catalina

Publication date

2010

Abstract

A double transformation kernel density estimator that is suitable for heavy-tailed distributions is presented. Using a double transformation, an asymptotically optimal bandwidth parameter can be calculated when minimizing the expression of the asymptotic mean integrated squared error of the transformed variable. Simulation results are presented showing that this approach performs better than existing alternatives. An application to insurance claim cost data is included.

Document Type

Article

Language

English

Subjects and keywords

Kernel density estimation; Transformations; Beta density; Right skewness

Publisher

 

Related items

SORT : statistics and operations research transactions ; Vol. 34, Núm. 2 (July-December 2010), p. 223-238

Rights

open access

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