Fit two-regime threshold autoregressive (TAR) models by Markov chain Monte Carlo methods.

This package performs statistical estimation and inference-related computations by accessing and executing modified versions of Fortran subroutines originally published in the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) journal Transactions on Mathematical Software (TOMS) by Bunch, Gay and Welsch (1993) <doi:10.1145/151271.151279>. The acronym BGW (from the authors last names) will be used when making reference to technical content (e.g., algorithm, methodology) that originally appeared in ACM TOMS. A key feature of BGW is that it exploits the special structure of statistical estimation problems within a trust-region-based optimization approach to produce an estimation algorithm that is much more effective than the usual practice of using optimization methods and codes originally developed for general optimization. The bgw package bundles R wrapper (and related) functions with modified Fortran source code so that it can be compiled and linked in the R environment for fast execution. This version implements a function ('bgw_mle.R') that performs maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) for a user-provided model object that computes probabilities (a.k.a. probability densities). The original motivation for producing this package was to provide fast, efficient, and reliable MLE for discrete choice models that can be called from the Apollo choice modelling R package ( see <http://www.apollochoicemodelling.com>). Starting with the release of Apollo 3.0, BGW is the default estimation package. However, estimation can also be performed using BGW in a stand-alone fashion without using Apollo (as shown in simple examples included in the package). Note also that BGW capabilities are not limited to MLE, and future extension to other estimators (e.g., nonlinear least squares, generalized method of moments, etc.) is possible. The Fortran code included in bgw was modified by one of the original BGW authors (Bunch) under his rights as confirmed by direct consultation with the ACM Intellectual Property and Rights Manager. See <https://authors.acm.org/author-resources/author-rights>. The main requirement is clear citation of the original publication (see above).

This package provides a wrapper around the Blat command line SMTP mailer for Windows. Blat is public domain software, but be sure to read the license before use. It can be found at the Blat website http://www.blat.net.

Compute multivariate location, scale, and correlation estimates based on Tukey's biweight M-estimator.

Typically, models in R exist in memory and can be saved via regular R serialization. However, some models store information in locations that cannot be saved using R serialization alone. The goal of bundle is to provide a common interface to capture this information, situate it within a portable object, and restore it for use in new settings.

Tool to find where a function has its lowest value(minimum). The functions can be any dimensions. Recommended use is with eps=10^-10, but can be run with 10^-20, although this depends on the function. Two more methods are in this package, simple gradient method (Gradmod) and Powell method (Powell). These are not recommended for use, their purpose are purely for comparison.

Make some distributions from the C++ library Boost available in R'. In addition, the normal-inverse Gaussian distribution and the generalized inverse Gaussian distribution are provided. The distributions are represented by R6 classes. The method to sample from the generalized inverse Gaussian distribution is the one given in "Random variate generation for the generalized inverse Gaussian distribution" Luc Devroye (2012) <doi:10.1007/s11222-012-9367-z>.

Perform competing risks analysis under bivariate Pareto models. See Shih et al. (2019) <doi:10.1080/03610926.2018.1425450> for details.

This package provides functions that allow users to quantify the relative contributions of geographic and ecological distances to empirical patterns of genetic differentiation on a landscape. Specifically, we use a custom Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithm, which is used to estimate the parameters of the inference model, as well as functions for performing MCMC diagnosis and assessing model adequacy.

This package provides a set of models to estimate nonlinear longitudinal data using Bayesian estimation methods. These models include the: 1) Bayesian Piecewise Random Effects Model (Bayes_PREM()) which estimates a piecewise random effects (mixture) model for a given number of latent classes and a latent number of possible changepoints in each class, and can incorporate class and outcome predictive covariates (see Lamm (2022) <https://hdl.handle.net/11299/252533> and Lock et al., (2018) <doi:10.1007/s11336-017-9594-5>), 2) Bayesian Crossed Random Effects Model (Bayes_CREM()) which estimates a linear, quadratic, exponential, or piecewise crossed random effects models where individuals are changing groups over time (e.g., students and schools; see Rohloff et al., (2024) <doi:10.1111/bmsp.12334>), and 3) Bayesian Bivariate Piecewise Random Effects Model (Bayes_BPREM()) which estimates a bivariate piecewise random effects model to jointly model two related outcomes (e.g., reading and math achievement; see Peralta et al., (2022) <doi:10.1037/met0000358>).

This package implements a data-augmented block Gibbs sampler for simulating the posterior distribution of concentration matrices for specifying the topology and parameterization of a Gaussian Graphical Model (GGM). This sampler was originally proposed in Wang (2012) <doi:10.1214/12-BA729>.

Adjust the Gamma regression models from a Bayesian perspective described by Cepeda and Urdinola (2012) <doi:10.1080/03610918.2011.600500>, modeling the parameters of mean and shape and using different link functions for the parameter associated to the mean. And calculates different adjustment statistics such as the Akaike information criterion and Bayesian information criterion.

This package provides tools for fitting Bayesian single index models with flexible choices of priors for both the index and the link function. The package implements model estimation and posterior inference using efficient MCMC algorithms built on the nimble framework, allowing users to specify, extend, and simulate models in a unified and reproducible manner. The following methods are implemented in the package: Antoniadis et al. (2004) <https://www.jstor.org/stable/24307224>, Wang (2009) <doi:10.1016/j.csda.2008.12.010>, Choi et al. (2011) <doi:10.1080/10485251003768019>, Dhara et al. (2019) <doi:10.1214/19-BA1170>, McGee et al. (2023) <doi:10.1111/biom.13569>.

Easily processes batches of univariate or multivariate regression models. Returns results in a tidy format and generates visualization plots for straightforward interpretation (Wang, Shixiang, et al. (2025) <DOI:10.1002/mdr2.70028>).

Extend lasso and elastic-net model fitting for large data sets that cannot be loaded into memory. Designed to be more memory- and computation-efficient than existing lasso-fitting packages like glmnet and ncvreg', thus allowing the user to analyze big data with limited RAM <doi:10.32614/RJ-2021-001>.

Evaluates the probability density function, cumulative distribution function, quantile function, random numbers, survival function, hazard rate function, and maximum likelihood estimates for the following distributions: Bell exponential, Bell extended exponential, Bell Weibull, Bell extended Weibull, Bell-Fisk, Bell-Lomax, Bell Burr-XII, Bell Burr-X, complementary Bell exponential, complementary Bell extended exponential, complementary Bell Weibull, complementary Bell extended Weibull, complementary Bell-Fisk, complementary Bell-Lomax, complementary Bell Burr-XII and complementary Bell Burr-X distribution. Related work includes: a) Fayomi A., Tahir M. H., Algarni A., Imran M. and Jamal F. (2022). "A new useful exponential model with applications to quality control and actuarial data". Computational Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2022. <doi:10.1155/2022/2489998>. b) Alanzi, A. R., Imran M., Tahir M. H., Chesneau C., Jamal F. Shakoor S. and Sami, W. (2023). "Simulation analysis, properties and applications on a new Burr XII model based on the Bell-X functionalities". AIMS Mathematics, 8(3): 6970-7004. <doi:10.3934/math.2023352>. c) Algarni A. (2022). "Group Acceptance Sampling Plan Based on New Compounded Three-Parameter Weibull Model". Axioms, 11(9): 438. <doi:10.3390/axioms11090438>.

This package provides a comprehensive statistical analysis of the accuracy of blood pressure devices based on the method of AAMI/ANSI SP10 standards developed by the AAMI Sphygmomanometer Committee for indirect measurement of blood pressure, incorporated into IS0 81060-2. The bpAcc package gives the exact probability of accepting a device D derived from the join distribution of the sample standard deviation and a non-linear transformation of the sample mean for a specified sample size introduced by Chandel et al. (2023) and by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (2003, ISBN:1-57020-183-8).

Implementation of No-Effect-Concentration estimation that uses brms (see Burkner (2017)<doi:10.18637/jss.v080.i01>; Burkner (2018)<doi:10.32614/RJ-2018-017>; Carpenter et al. (2017)<doi:10.18637/jss.v076.i01> to fit concentration(dose)-response data using Bayesian methods for the purpose of estimating ECx values, but more particularly NEC (see Fox (2010)<doi:10.1016/j.ecoenv.2009.09.012>), NSEC (see Fisher and Fox (2023)<doi:10.1002/etc.5610>), and N(S)EC (see Fisher et al. 2023<doi:10.1002/ieam.4809>). A full description of this package can be found in Fisher et al. (2024)<doi:10.18637/jss.v110.i05>. This package expands and supersedes an original version implemented in R2jags (see Su and Yajima (2020)<https://CRAN.R-project.org/package=R2jags>; Fisher et al. (2020)<doi:10.5281/ZENODO.3966864>).

Allows the user to manage easily R packages removal and installation. It offers many functions to display installed packages according to specific dates and removes them if needed. The user is always prompted when running the removal functions in order to confirm the required action. It also provides functions that will install Github starred R packages whether available on CRAN or not.

Bayesian Nonparametric sensitivity analysis of multiple testing procedures for p values with arbitrary dependencies, based on the Dirichlet process prior distribution.

Battery reduction is a method used in data reduction. It uses Gram-Schmidt orthogonal rotations to find out a subset of variables best representing the original set of variables.

Time series regression using dynamic linear models fit using MCMC. See Scott and Varian (2014) <DOI:10.1504/IJMMNO.2014.059942>, among many other sources.

Allows Bayesian borrowing from a historical dataset for time-to- event data. A flexible baseline hazard function is achieved via a piecewise exponential likelihood with time varying split points and smoothing prior on the historic baseline hazards. The method is described in Scott and Lewin (2024) <doi:10.48550/arXiv.2401.06082>, and the software paper is in Axillus et al. (2024) <doi:10.48550/arXiv.2408.04327>.

Scrapes various data from <https://www.bls.gov/>. The Bureau of Labor Statistics is the statistical branch of the United States Department of Labor. The package has additional functions to help parse, analyze and visualize the data.