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Colloquium - 10 Feb 2000

Department of Statistics
Texas A&M University

STATISTICS COLLOQUIUM

DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS
Texas A&M University

Gerda Claeskens

Department of Mathematical and Computing Science
Eindhoven University of Technology

Benchmark Dose Determination:
A Profile Score Approach

ABSTRACT: Commonly used methods to obtain a benchmark dose based on full likelihood or profile likelihood might have severe shortcomings. We propose two new profile likelihood-based approaches which overcome these problems and which allow the extension of benchmark dose determination to, for example, generalized estimating equations methods, which are widely used in settings such as developmental toxicity where clustered data are encountered. This widening of the scope of application is possible by the use of (robust) score statistics.

DATE:  Thursday, February 10, 2000
TIME:  4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
PLACE:  Room 150, Blocker

Refreshments will be served in the Blocker Building, Room 447, at 3:30 p.m.


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