Estimation of parameters in latent class models using fuzzy clustering algorithms

European Journal of Operational Research

Volumn 160, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 515-531

  Yang, Miin Shen ^a   Yu, Nan Yi ^a  

^a CHUNG YUAN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY   (Taiwan)

Author keywords

Categorical data; Fuzzy class model; Fuzzy clustering algorithms; Latent class model; Maximum likelihood function

Indexed keywords

ALGORITHMS; DATA REDUCTION; FUZZY SETS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD ESTIMATION; PARAMETER ESTIMATION;

FUZZY CLASS MODELS; FUZZY CLUSTERING ALGORITHMS; LATENT CLASS MODELS; MAXIMUM LIKELIHOOD FUNCTIONS;

OPERATIONS RESEARCH;

EID: 4344606737     PISSN: 03772217     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2003.07.004     Document Type: Conference Paper

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