An Empirical Comparison of Maximum Likelihood and Moment Estimators of Parameters in a Zero-inflated Poisson Model

Authors

  • G. Nanjundan Bangalore University
  • A. Loganathan M.S. University, Tirunelveli
  • T. Raveendra Naika Maharani's Science College for Women, Bangalore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12723/mjs.15.7

Keywords:

Zero-inflated models, Poisson distribution, Maximum likelihood estimators, EM Algorithm, Moment estimators, Asymptotic normality.

Abstract

The zero-inflated Poisson model is discussed in the context of a real life situation. The moment estimators of the parameters in the model are obtained and they are compared with the respective maximum likelihood estimators through simulation.

Published

2009-11-30

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2009): Mapana Journal of Sciences

Section

Research Articles