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Computational Methods for Detection of Multiple Outliers in Nonlinear Regression

  • Myung-Wook Kahng
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.3 no.2
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    • pp.1-11
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    • 1996
  • The detection of multiple outliers in nonlinear regression models can be computationally not feasible. As a compromise approach, we consider the use of simulated annealing algorithm, an approximate approach to combinatorial optimization. We show that this method ensures convergence and works well in locating multiple outliers while reducing computational time.

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A Study on Detection of Outliers and Influential Observations in Linear Models

  • Kang, Eun M.;Park, Sung H.
    • Journal of Korean Society for Quality Management
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    • v.16 no.2
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    • pp.18-33
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    • 1988
  • A new diagnostic statistic for detecting outliers and influential observations in linear models is suggested and studied in this paper. The proposed statistic is a weighted sum of two measures ; one is for detecting outliers and the other is for detecting influential ovservations. The merit of this statistic is that it is possible to distinguish outliers from influential observations. This statistic can be used for not only regression models but also factorial design models. A Monte Carlo simulation study is reported to suggest critical values for detecting outliers and influential observations for simple regression models when the number of observations is 11. 21, 31, 41 or 51.

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The Sequential Testing of Multiple Outliers in Linear Regression

  • Park, Jinpyo;Park, Heechang
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.8 no.2
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    • pp.337-346
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    • 2001
  • In this paper we consider the problem of identifying and testing the outliers in linear regression. first we consider the problem for testing the null hypothesis of no outliers. The test based on the ratio of two scale estimates is proposed. We show the asymptotic distribution of the test statistic by Monte Carlo simulation and investigate its properties. Next we consider the problem of identifying the outliers. A forward sequential procedure based on the suggested test is proposed and shown to perform fairly well. The forward sequential procedure is unaffected by masking and swamping effects because the test statistic is based on robust estimate.

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Robust Nonparametric Regression Method using Rank Transformation

    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.574-574
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    • 2000
  • Consider the problem of estimating regression function from a set of data which is contaminated by a long-tailed error distribution. The linear smoother is a kind of a local weighted average of response, so it is not robust against outliers. The kernel M-smoother and the lowess attain robustness against outliers by down-weighting outliers. However, the kernel M-smoother and the lowess requires the iteration for computing the robustness weights, and as Wang and Scott(1994) pointed out, the requirement of iteration is not a desirable property. In this article, we propose the robust nonparametic regression method which does not require the iteration. Robustness can be achieved not only by down-weighting outliers but also by transforming outliers. The rank transformation is a simple procedure where the data are replaced by their corresponding ranks. Iman and Conover(1979) showed the fact that the rank transformation is a robust and powerful procedure in the linear regression. In this paper, we show that we can also use the rank transformation to nonparametric regression to achieve the robustness.

Robust Nonparametric Regression Method using Rank Transformation

  • Park, Dongryeon
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.7 no.2
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    • pp.575-583
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    • 2000
  • Consider the problem of estimating regression function from a set of data which is contaminated by a long-tailed error distribution. The linear smoother is a kind of a local weighted average of response, so it is not robust against outliers. The kernel M-smoother and the lowess attain robustness against outliers by down-weighting outliers. However, the kernel M-smoother and the lowess requires the iteration for computing the robustness weights, and as Wang and Scott(1994) pointed out, the requirement of iteration is not a desirable property. In this article, we propose the robust nonparametic regression method which does not require the iteration. Robustness can be achieved not only by down-weighting outliers but also by transforming outliers. The rank transformation is a simple procedure where the data are replaced by their corresponding ranks. Iman and Conover(1979) showed the fact that the rank transformation is a robust and powerful procedure in the linear regression. In this paper, we show that we can also use the rank transformation to nonparametric regression to achieve the robustness.

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The Scale Ratio Testing of Multiple Outliers in Linear Regression

  • Park, Jin-Pyo
    • Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.673-685
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    • 2003
  • In this paper we consider the problem of identifying and testing outliers in linear regression. First we consider the problem for testing the null hypothesis of no outliers. A test based on the ratio of two residual scale estimates is proposed. We show the asymptotic distribution of the test statistics by Monte Carlo simulation and investigate its properties. Next we consider the problem of identifying the outliers. A forward sequential procedure using the suggested test is proposed and shown to perform fairly well. Unlike other forward procedures, the present one is unaffected by masking and swamping effects because the test statistic is based on robust scale estimate.

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The Detection and Testing of Multiple Outliers in Linear Regression

  • Park, Jin-Pyo;Zamar, Ruben H.
    • Journal of the Korean Data and Information Science Society
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    • v.15 no.4
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    • pp.921-934
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    • 2004
  • We consider the problem of identifying and testing outliers in linear regression. First, we consider the scale-ratio tests for testing the null hypothesis of no outliers. A test based on the ratio of two residual scale estimates is proposed. We show the asymptotic distribution of test statistics and investigate the properties of the test. Next we consider the problem of identifying the outliers. A forward procedure based on the suggested test is proposed and shown to perform fairly well. The forward procedure is unaffected by masking and swamping effects because the test statistics used a robust scale estimate.

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Methodology of data analyses under presence of outliers for estimating construction cost (공사비 예측시 이상값 존재하에서 데이터 처리 분석 방안)

  • O, Se-Dae;Huh, Young-Ki
    • KIEAE Journal
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    • v.7 no.3
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    • pp.31-37
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    • 2007
  • Statistical analyses with actual data are used in estimating construction cost for many years, but collected data could include factors that distort analytical results, namely outliers. To enhance reliability in predicting construction cost, the methodology, which is able to identify outliers and determine how to manage them, is needed. Actual costs obtained from 22 construction projects were studied. It is found that there is substantial disparity between results considering outliers and results not considering ones. Therefore, it is to identify outliers and apply an optimum process in estimating construction cost when actual data is used in statistical analysis.

A robust method for response variable transformations using dynamic plots

  • Seo, Han Son
    • Communications for Statistical Applications and Methods
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    • v.26 no.5
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    • pp.463-471
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    • 2019
  • The variable transformations are useful ways to guarantee the functional relationships in the model. However, the presence of outliers may undermine the accuracy of transformation. This paper deals with response transformations in the partial linear models under the existence of outliers. A new procedure for response transformation and outliers detection is proposed. The procedure uses a sequential method for identifying outliers and dynamic graphical methods for an appropriate transformation. The graphical tools make it possible to catch diagnostic information by monitoring the movement of points in the data. The procedure is illustrated with several examples. Examples show that visual clues regarding the optimal transformation, the fittness of the model and the outlyness of the observations can be checked from the series of plots.

Temporal and spatial outlier detection in wireless sensor networks

  • Nguyen, Hoc Thai;Thai, Nguyen Huu
    • ETRI Journal
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    • v.41 no.4
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    • pp.437-451
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    • 2019
  • Outlier detection techniques play an important role in enhancing the reliability of data communication in wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Considering the importance of outlier detection in WSNs, many outlier detection techniques have been proposed. Unfortunately, most of these techniques still have some potential limitations, that is, (a) high rate of false positives, (b) high time complexity, and (c) failure to detect outliers online. Moreover, these approaches mainly focus on either temporal outliers or spatial outliers. Therefore, this paper aims to introduce novel algorithms that successfully detect both temporal outliers and spatial outliers. Our contributions are twofold: (i) modifying the Hampel Identifier (HI) algorithm to achieve high accuracy identification rate in temporal outlier detection, (ii) combining the Gaussian process (GP) model and graph-based outlier detection technique to improve the performance of the algorithm in spatial outlier detection. The results demonstrate that our techniques outperform the state-of-the-art methods in terms of accuracy and work well with various data types.