Ridge-penalised spectral least-squares estimation for point processes

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Hauptverfasser: Herrera, Miguel Martinez, Cheysson, Felix
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author Herrera, Miguel Martinez
Cheysson, Felix
author_facet Herrera, Miguel Martinez
Cheysson, Felix
contents Penalised estimation methods for point processes usually rely on a large amount of independent repetitions for cross-validation purposes. However, in the case of a single realisation of the process, existing cross-validation methods may be impractical depending on the chosen model. To overcome this issue, this paper presents a Ridge-penalised spectral least-squares estimation method for second-order stationary point processes. This is achieved through two novel approaches: a p-thinning-based cross-validation method to tune the penalisation parameter, relying on the spectral representation of the process; and the introduction of a spectral least-squares contrast based around the asymptotic properties of the periodogram of the sample. The proposed method is then illustrated by a simulation study on linear Hawkes processes in the context of parametric estimation, highlighting its performances against more traditional approaches, specifically when working with short observation windows.
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spellingShingle Ridge-penalised spectral least-squares estimation for point processes
Herrera, Miguel Martinez
Cheysson, Felix
Methodology
Penalised estimation methods for point processes usually rely on a large amount of independent repetitions for cross-validation purposes. However, in the case of a single realisation of the process, existing cross-validation methods may be impractical depending on the chosen model. To overcome this issue, this paper presents a Ridge-penalised spectral least-squares estimation method for second-order stationary point processes. This is achieved through two novel approaches: a p-thinning-based cross-validation method to tune the penalisation parameter, relying on the spectral representation of the process; and the introduction of a spectral least-squares contrast based around the asymptotic properties of the periodogram of the sample. The proposed method is then illustrated by a simulation study on linear Hawkes processes in the context of parametric estimation, highlighting its performances against more traditional approaches, specifically when working with short observation windows.
title Ridge-penalised spectral least-squares estimation for point processes
topic Methodology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.07490