This work presents advanced computational aspects of a new method for changepoint detection on spatio-temporal point process data. We summarize the methodology, based on building a Bayesian hierarchical model for the data and declaring prior conjectures on the number and positions of the changepoints, and show how to take decisions regarding the acceptance of potential changepoints.The focus of this work is about choosing an approach that detects the correct changepoint and delivers smooth reliable estimates in a feasible computational time; we propose Bayesian P-splines as a suitable tool for managing spatial variation, both under a computational and a model fitting performance perspective. The main computational challenges are outlined and a solution involving parallel computing in R is proposed and tested on a simulation study. An application is also presented on a data set of seismic events in Italy over the last 20 years.

Altieri, L., Cocchi, D., Greco, F., Illian, J., Scott, E. (2016). Bayesian P-splines and advanced computing in R for a changepoint analysis on spatio-temporal point processes. JOURNAL OF STATISTICAL COMPUTATION AND SIMULATION, 86(13), 2531-2545 [10.1080/00949655.2016.1146280].

Bayesian P-splines and advanced computing in R for a changepoint analysis on spatio-temporal point processes

ALTIERI, LINDA;COCCHI, DANIELA;GRECO, FEDELE PASQUALE;
2016

Abstract

This work presents advanced computational aspects of a new method for changepoint detection on spatio-temporal point process data. We summarize the methodology, based on building a Bayesian hierarchical model for the data and declaring prior conjectures on the number and positions of the changepoints, and show how to take decisions regarding the acceptance of potential changepoints.The focus of this work is about choosing an approach that detects the correct changepoint and delivers smooth reliable estimates in a feasible computational time; we propose Bayesian P-splines as a suitable tool for managing spatial variation, both under a computational and a model fitting performance perspective. The main computational challenges are outlined and a solution involving parallel computing in R is proposed and tested on a simulation study. An application is also presented on a data set of seismic events in Italy over the last 20 years.
2016
Altieri, L., Cocchi, D., Greco, F., Illian, J., Scott, E. (2016). Bayesian P-splines and advanced computing in R for a changepoint analysis on spatio-temporal point processes. JOURNAL OF STATISTICAL COMPUTATION AND SIMULATION, 86(13), 2531-2545 [10.1080/00949655.2016.1146280].
Altieri, L.; Cocchi, D.; Greco, F.; Illian, J.B.; Scott, E.M.
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