Log-normal linear regression models are popular in many fields of research. Bayesian estimation of the conditional mean of the dependent variable is problematic as many choices of the prior for the ...

Conventional statistical methods often test for group differences in a single parameter of a distribution, usually the conditional mean (for example, differences in mean body mass index (BMI; kg m −2) ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract We propose a new approach for analyzing skewed and heteroscedastic health care cost data through regression of the conditional quantiles of ...