Spline theory and piecewise regression theory are integrated to provide a framework in which structural change is viewed as occurring in a smooth fashion. Specifically, structural change occurs at ...

Model building via linear regression models. Method of least squares, theory and practice. Checking for adequacy of a model, examination of residuals, checking outliers. Practical hand on experience ...

The study protocol (TRN 98-0198-003) was approved by the Ethics Committees of the Universities of Göteborg (for Göteborg and Halmstad), Umeå, Uppsala and Malmö and the Medical Product Agency of Sweden ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Scientists may wish to analyze correlated outcome data with constraints among the responses. For example, piecewise linear regression in a ...

Fabrizio Carmignani is a member of the College of Experts of the Australian Research Council (ARC) and has previously received ARC funds for a project on the estimation of the piecewise linear ...