Quantile/expectile regression, and extreme data analysis

LMS quantile regression
LMS quantile regression I
First method: the Cole-Green method
Will use an approximate random sample of 700 adults. 18 ≤ age ≤ 85.
Y = Body Mass Index (BMI; weight ÷ height 2 , kg m −2 ), a measure of
obesity.
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© T. W. Yee (University of Auckland) Quantile/expectile regression, and extreme data analysis 18 July 2012 @ Cagliari 10/101/ 101