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The Beta Type I Generalized Half Logistic Distribution: Properties and Application

P. O. Awodutire, E. C. Nduka & M. A. Ijomah · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2020

In a view to obtain a new distribution that is more exible than the type I generalized half logistic distribution, we used the beta-G generator and the type I generalized half logistic distribution. Some properties of the new distribution including the cummulative distribution fu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2020/v6i230156

Prediction of the Effect of Demographic Characteristics on Parity Using Poisson Regression Model

C. M. Gatwiri, M. M. Muraya & L. K. Gitonga · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2020

There is growing interest among the public in demography since demographic change has become the subject of political debates in many countries. Statistics on demography are used to support policy-making and monitor demographic behaviour of political, economic, social and cultura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2020/v6i130154

On Application of Matlab on Efficient Portfolio Management for a Pension Plan in the Presence of Uneven Distributions of Accumulated Wealth

Obasi, Emmanuela C. M. & Akpanibah, Edikan E. · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2020

In this paper, we solved the problem encountered by a pension plan member whose portfolio is made up of one risk free asset and three risky assets for the optimal investment plan with return clause and uneven distributions of the remaining accumulated wealth. Using mean variance...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2020/v6i130153

Multicollinearity Effect in Regression Analysis: A Feed Forward Artificial Neural Network Approach

C. P. Obite, N. P. Olewuezi, G. U. Ugwuanyim & D. C. Bartholomew · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2020

In this study we compared the performance of Ordinary Least Squares Regression (OLSR) and the Artificial Neural Network (ANN) in the presence of multicollinearity using two datasets – a real life insurance data and a simulated data – to know which of the methods, models a highly...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2020/v6i130151

Mathematical Modeling and Distribution Design for Agricultural Products in Bangladesh

Mohammad Khairul Islam, Md. Mahmud Alam, Mohammed Forhad Uddin & Gazi Mohammad Omar Faruque · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2020

In this paper, we have formulated a mixed integer linear programming (MILP) model for the distribution design of Agricultural products in Bangladesh. The scheme of distribution is very important for the supply chain network (SCN), which is choosing the suitable distribution cente...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2020/v6i130152

On Generalized Moment Exponential Distribution and Power Series Distribution

Zafar Iqbal, Noreen Ali, Abdur Razaq, Tassaddaq Hussain & Muhammad Salman · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2020

In this research paper, a new life time family is introduced. Sadaf [1] proposed a moment exponential power series (MEPS) distribution. Generalized moment exponential power series (GMEPS) distribution is a general form of MEPS distribution. It is characterized by compounding GME...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2020/v6i130150

Detection of Non-Normality in Data Sets and Comparison between Different Normality Tests

Emmanuel O. Biu, Maureen T. Nwakuya & Nduka Wonu · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2020

The paper provides five tests of data normality at different sample sizes. The tests are the Shapiro-Wilk (SW) test, Anderson-Darling (AD) test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test, Ryan-Joiner (RJ) test, and Jarque-Bera (JB) test. These tests were used to test for normality for two sec...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2019/v5i430149

The Effect of Exclusive Breastfeeding on Child Survival Using Modified Kaplan Meier Model (MKMM)

Moses Longji Dashal, Kazeem Eyitayo Lasisi & Kaneng Eileen Longji · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2019

Background: In Survival analysis, Kaplan-Meier estimator serves as a tool for measuring the frequency or the number of patients surviving medical treatment. Kaplan Meier estimates of survival data have become a better way of analyzing data in cohort study. Kaplan- Meier (K-M) is...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2019/v5i430146

Factors Affecting the Productivity of the Big Onion in Hambantota District during the Off Season

M. K. M. Sulochana & L. S. Nawarathna · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2019

Aim: The main aim of this study is to identify the factors affecting the big onion productivity of Hambantota district during the off-season. Moreover, we identify the average productivity per acre from Hambantota district and compare it with the other areas that cultivated the b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2019/v5i430145

An Application Using Stochastic Approximation Method for Improvement Specific Loss System

Rasha. A. Atwa · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2019

In this paper, an application using the modified stochastic approxi-mation procedure which studied to answer the question for Robbins-Monroe procedure. The modified procedure depends on a new form. We use the case of loss system obey Negative Binomial distribution. The efficiency...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2019/v5i430144

Survival Analysis of Cholera Patients a Parametric and Non-parametric Approach

Umar M. Hassan & A. A. Abiodun · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2019

Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate survival probability of cholera patients who were under follow-up and identify significant risk factors for mortality. Methodology: In this research, we present the basic concepts, nonparametric methods (the Kaplan-Meier method and th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2019/v5i430143

Assessment of French Beans Production at Kariua in Kandara, Murang’a County- Kenya

Wangui Patrick Mwangi, Argwings Otieno & Ayubu Anapapa · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2019

A sample survey research was conducted in November 2017 to January 2018 at Kariua area in Murang’a county, Kenya, with a sole aim to assess the current situation experienced by the French bean farmers in the area as well as form basis for further research, in which 43 farmers wer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2019/v5i430141

Optimization of Yields and Yield Components of Sweet Potatoes (Ipomea batatas (L.) Lam) Using Organic Manure and Phosphate Fertilizer

Ireri Daniel Mwangi, Martin Miano & Lucas Macharia · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2019

Sweet potato production has been faced with various constraints including small land sizes and inappropriate agronomic practices, especially on management of soil fertility. Many studies that have been carried out on the effects of application of farmyard manure on sweet potatoes...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2019/v5i430142

Multivariate Time Series Modelling with Seasonal Univariate Components; Evidence from Nigeria GDP

Taofikat Abidemi Azeez, Yusuf Olufemi Olusola, Hamzat Kayode Idris & Salawu Monsuru Micheal · Asian Journal of Probability and Statistics · 2019

The patterns of GDP variables are graphically examined using time plot presented the time plot for the GDP variables concerning time presented a combined single time plot for all the considered GDP variables. The relationship, as well as the degree of relationship between/among t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajpas/2019/v5i430140