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On the choice of an auxiliary function in the M/G/∞ estimation.

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<mark>Journal publication date</mark>15/08/2007
<mark>Journal</mark>Computational Statistics and Data Analysis
Issue number12
Volume51
Number of pages6
Pages (from-to)5477-5482
Publication StatusPublished
<mark>Original language</mark>English

Abstract

The use of auxiliary functions in nonparametric inference for the M/G/∞ queueing model is considered. Estimation of the service time distribution G is challenging when only limited information about the busy/idle cycle is available. It is shown, using diagnostic plots of estimators, that a standard auxiliary function aimed at providing numerical stability fails in that regard but that a reliable auxiliary function can be constructed. The improvement made by the alternative auxiliary function is demonstrated.

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The final, definitive version of this article has been published in the Journal, Computational Statistics and Data Analysis 51 (12), 2007, © ELSEVIER.