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We explore the possibility of modelling zero-inflated count data using the Neyman type A distribution. We extend three parameterizations of the Neyman type A distribution to allow their parameters to depend on covariates. We develop models which relate counts of Leadbeater’s possum to various habitat variables to illustrate the methodology. Half-normal plots are constructed for each model to explore the quality of the fit. We then formally compare the Neyman type A models using the method of Cox to test non-nested hypotheses. Finally, we compare each of the Neyman type A models with a model from a competing family, the conditional Poisson model.

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contagious distributions covariate adjustment Neyman type A distribution non-nested hypothesis parameterization zero-inflated counts

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Models for zero-inflated count data using the Neyman type A distribution

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