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Censored Estimation (Capacity Utilization)

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:54 am
by fmramos
Hi all!

I'm used to estimate some capacity utilization level in Brazil. Of course, the level is between 0 and 1 (0 to 100%). I've been using Truncated Data Estimation.

I'm reasonable smart with techniques, but definitely I'm not academic. I'd like some help for choosing between Normal, Logistic or 'Extreme Value' distributions of errors.

Anyone has some experience in this field?

The choosing of one of distributions, I've tested, generates important differences in coefficients and, of course, forecasts.

Tks in advance,

Fabio

Re: Censored Estimation (Capacity Utilization)

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:37 am
by trubador
I think the best approach would be to let the data speak for itself. You can carry out a similar exercise to the one discussed here.

Re: Censored Estimation (Capacity Utilization)

Posted: Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:25 pm
by fmramos
Really Tks, Trubador! I'll try some of the tips u gave in that post; using some LR test. If I find something interesting, I'll send to all. TKs.