Quantifying uncertainty in the estimation of probability distributions

Math Biosci Eng. 2008 Oct;5(4):647-67. doi: 10.3934/mbe.2008.5.647.

Abstract

We consider ordinary least squares parameter estimation problems where the unknown parameters to be estimated are probability distributions. A computational framework for quantification of uncertainty (e.g., standard errors) associated with the estimated parameters is given and sample numerical findings are presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Models, Statistical*
  • Probability*
  • Uncertainty