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Functional Data Analysis with an Application in the Capital Structure of California Hospitals

In: Advanced Business Analytics

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  • Feng Mai

    (University of Cincinnati)

  • Chaojiang Wu

    (Drexel University)

Abstract

This chapter introduces functional data analysis, a relatively new technique for data analysis in Business Analytics. The distinct feature of this technique is that it deals with smooth functions or processes, which generate the discretized data sample that we observe. The functional approach allows us to flexibly model system dynamics, to analyze observations with measurement errors, and to fit data with sparse observations. We illustrate the application of functional data analysis in the capital structure of California hospitals. We also point out the functional data analysis application in business research and future research directions.

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  • Feng Mai & Chaojiang Wu, 2015. "Functional Data Analysis with an Application in the Capital Structure of California Hospitals," Springer Books, in: Fausto Pedro García Márquez & Benjamin Lev (ed.), Advanced Business Analytics, edition 127, pages 211-224, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-319-11415-6_11
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-11415-6_11
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