qmodel: A command for fitting parametric quantile models

Matteo Bottai () and Nicola Orsini
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Matteo Bottai: Karolinska Institutet

Stata Journal, 2019, vol. 19, issue 2, 261-293

Abstract: In this article, we introduce the qmodel command, which fits para- metric models for the conditional quantile function of an outcome variable given covariates. Ordinary quantile regression, implemented in the qreg command, is a popular, simple type of parametric quantile model. It is widely used but known to yield erratic estimates that often lead to uncertain inferences. Parametric quantile models overcome these limitations and extend modeling of conditional quantile functions beyond ordinary quantile regression. These models are flexible and ef- ficient. qmodel can estimate virtually any possible linear or nonlinear parametric model because it allows the user to specify any combination of qmodel-specific built-in functions, standard mathematical and statistical functions, and substi- tutable expressions. We illustrate the potential of parametric quantile models and the use of the qmodel command and its postestimation commands through real- and simulated-data examples that commonly arise in epidemiological and pharmacological research. In addition, this article may give insight into the close connection that exists between quantile functions and the true mathematical laws that generate data. Copyright 2019 by StataCorp LP.

Keywords: qmodel; qmodel postestimation; predict; qmodel quantile; qmodel plot; quantile regression; quantile regression coefficient models; integrated loss function (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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DOI: 10.1177/1536867X19854002

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