We provide a comprehensive overview of latent Markov (LM) models for the analysis of
longitudinal categorical data. We illustrate the general version of the LM model which …

Drawing on the authors' extensive research in the analysis of categorical longitudinal data,
this book focuses on the formulation of latent Markov models and the practical use of these …

We review the discrete latent variable approach, which is very popular in statistics and
related fields. It allows us to formulate interpretable and flexible models that can be used to …

Combining theoretical, methodological, and practical aspects, Latent Class Analysis of
Survey Error successfully guides readers through the accurate interpretation of survey …

We conducted two field experiments to explore the reactions of feral ferrets (Mustela furo) to
traps and bait dispensers set on pastoral farmland in central North Island, New Zealand …

An extension of the latent Markov Rasch model is described for the analysis of binary
longitudinal data with covariates when subjects are collected in clusters, such as students …

Fisher's noncentral hypergeometric distribution (FNCH) describes a biased urn experiment
with independent draws of differently coloured balls where each colour is associated with a …

Effective surveillance on the long-term public health impact due to war and terrorist attacks
remains limited. Such health issues are commonly under-reported, specifically for a large …

Modelling heterogeneity of capture is an important problem in estimating animal abundance
from capturerecapture data, with underestimation of abundance occurring if different animals …

The stoat (Mustela erminea) is a specialist predator that evolved to exploit the unstable
populations of northern voles and lemmings. It was introduced to New Zealand, where it is …