On Power Chris-Jerry Distribution: Properties and Parameter Estimation Methods
Christiana I. Ezeilo *
Department of Statistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Onyeagu Sidney I.
Department of Statistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Edith U. Umeh
Department of Statistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
Chrisogonus K. Onyekwere
Department of Statistics, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In this study, we introduce the "Power Chris-Jerry" distribution, conducting a comprehensive analysis of its fundamental mathematical characteristics and an extensive exploration of various crucial aspects. These encompass investigations into its mode, quantile function, moments, coefficient of skewness, kurtosis, moment generating function, stochastic ordering, distribution of order statistics, reliability analysis, and mean past lifetime. Furthermore, we provide an in-depth assessment of four distinct parameter estimation methodologies: maximum likelihood estimation (MLE), Least Squares (LS), maximum product spacing method (MPS), and the Method of Cram`er-von-Mises (CVM). Our investigation uncovers a consistent pattern wherein the MLE, LS, and CVM approaches consistently yield underestimated parameter values. Intriguingly, we observe a consistent trend of decreasing Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE), and BIAS across all estimation techniques as sample sizes increase. Remarkably, our simulation results consistently favor the Maximum Product Spacing (MPS) method, highlighting its superiority in generating estimates with smaller MSE values across a broad spectrum of parameter values and sample sizes. These findings emphasize the robustness and dependability of the MPS estimator, offering valuable insights and practical guidance for both practitioners and researchers engaged in probability distribution modeling.
Keywords: Chris-jerry distribution, power chris-jerry distribution, maximum likelihood method, least squares estimation method, method of maximum product of spacing