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Modelling and analysis of rank ordered data with ties via a generalized Plackett-Luce model

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Daniel Henderson

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Abstract

Bayesian inference for a simple generative model for rank ordered data with ties is considered. The model is based on ordering geometric latent variables and can be seen as the discrete counterpart of the Plackett-Luce (PL) model, a popular, relatively tractable model for permutations. The model, which will be referred to as the GPL model, for generalized (or geometric) Plackett-Luce model, contains the PL model as a limiting special case. A closed form expression for the likelihood is derived. With a focus on Bayesian inference via data augmentation, simple Gibbs sampling and EM algorithms are derived for both the general case of multiple comparisons and the special case of paired comparisons. The methodology is applied to several real data examples. The examples highlight the flexibility of the GPL model to cope with a range of data types, the simplicity and efficiency of the inferential algorithms, and the ability of the GPL model to naturally facilitate predictive inference due to its simple generative construction.

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Author(s): Henderson DA

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Bayesian Analysis

Year: 2025

Volume: 2025

Issue: 3

Pages: 1109-1137

Print publication date: 01/09/2025

Online publication date: 13/06/2024

Acceptance date: 27/04/2024

Date deposited: 20/06/2024

ISSN (print): 1936-0975

ISSN (electronic): 1931-6690

Publisher: International Society for Bayesian Analysis

URL: https://doi.org/10.1214/24-BA1434

DOI: 10.1214/24-BA1434

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