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In this article, joint mean and variance beta regression models are proposed. The proposed models are fitted by applying the Bayesian method and assuming normal prior distribution for the regression parameters. An analysis of synthetic and real data is included, assuming the proposed model, together with a comparison of the result obtained assuming joint modeling of the mean and precision parameters.
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Cepeda-Cuervo, E. Beta Regression Models: Joint Mean and Variance Modeling. J Stat Theory Pract 9, 134–145 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1080/15598608.2014.890983
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