On nomenclature for, and the relative merits of, two formulations of skew distributions

Adelchi Azzalini, Ryan P. Browne, Marc G. Genton and Paul D. McNicholas

Statistics & Probability Letters, 2016, vol. 110, issue C, 201-206

Abstract: We examine some skew distributions used extensively within the model-based clustering literature in recent years, paying special attention to claims that have been made about their relative efficacy. Theoretical arguments are provided as well as real data examples.

Keywords: Flexibility; Model-based clustering; Multivariate distribution; Skew-normal distribution; Skew-t distribution (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.spl.2015.12.008

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