Hierarchical modelling of multivariate survival data

Hierarchical models based on conditional independence are investigated as a means of modelling multivariate survival times. The model structure follows Clayton (1978), Hougaard (1986b), and Oakes (1986, 1989). Both approximate Bayesian and maximum likelihood estimation in these models is investigate...

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Main Author: Gustafson, Paul Antony
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: 2008
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/1649