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Bayesian subset selection approach to ranking normal means

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  • Cody Hamilton
  • Tom Bratcher
  • James Stamey

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In this, article we consider a Bayesian approach to the problem of ranking the means of normal distributed populations, which is a common problem in the biological sciences. We use a decision-theoretic approach with a straightforward loss function to determine a set of candidate rankings. This loss function allows the researcher to balance the risk of not including the correct ranking with the risk of increasing the number of rankings selected. We apply our new procedure to an example regarding the effect of zinc on the diversity of diatom species.

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  • Cody Hamilton & Tom Bratcher & James Stamey, 2008. "Bayesian subset selection approach to ranking normal means," Journal of Applied Statistics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 35(8), pages 847-851.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:japsta:v:35:y:2008:i:8:p:847-851
    DOI: 10.1080/02664760802124174
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    1. Arboretti, Rosa & Bonnini, Stefano & Corain, Livio & Salmaso, Luigi, 2014. "A permutation approach for ranking of multivariate populations," Journal of Multivariate Analysis, Elsevier, vol. 132(C), pages 39-57.

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