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On information inequalities in sequential estimation for stochastic processes

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Information inequalities in a general sequential model for stochastic processes are presented by applying the approach to estimation through estimating functions. Using this approach, Bayesian versions of the information inequalities are also obtained. In particular, exponential-family processes and counting processes are considered. The results are useful to find optimum properties of parameter estimators. The assertions are of great importance for describing estimators in failure-repair models in both Bayes approach and the nuisance parameter case.

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Franz, J., Magiera, R. On information inequalities in sequential estimation for stochastic processes. Mathematical Methods of Operations Research 46, 1–27 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01199461

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