New approximations to the Malthusian parameter.
Biometrics
; 62(4): 1216-23, 2006 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17156297
ABSTRACT
Approximations to the Malthusian parameter of an age-dependent branching process are obtained in terms of the moments of the lifetime distribution, by exploiting a link with renewal theory. In several examples, the new approximations are more accurate than those currently in use, even when based on only the first two moments. The new approximations are extended to include a form of asymmetric cell division that occurs in some species of yeast. When used for inference, the new approximations are shown to have high efficiency.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Population Dynamics
/
Models, Statistical
/
Biometry
/
Models, Biological
Type of study:
Risk_factors_studies
Language:
En
Journal:
Biometrics
Year:
2006
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United kingdom