
arXiv: 2401.11332
This paper presents an application of Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) for analyzing age-specific death rates (ASDRs), constituting a longitudinal dataset with repeated measurements over time. GEE models, known for their robustness in handling correlated data, offer a reliable solution when individual data records lack independence, thus violating the commonly assumed independence and identically distributed (iid) condition in traditional models. In the context of ASDRs, where correlations emerge among observations within age groups, two distinct GEE models for single and multipopulation ASDRs are introduced, providing robust estimates for regression parameters and their variances. We explore correlation structures, encompassing independence, AR(1), unstructured, and exchangeable structures, offering a comprehensive evaluation of GEE model efficiency in both single and multipopulation ASDRs. We critically examines the strengths and limitations of GEE models, shedding light on their applicability for mortality forecasting. Through detailed model specifications and empirical illustrations, the study contributes to an enhanced understanding of the nuanced capabilities of GEE models in predicting mortality rates.
Statistics - Applications
Statistics - Applications
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