Skew Normal distribution is important in analyzing non-normal data. The probability density function of skew Normal distribution contains integral function which tends researchers to some problems. Because of this problem, in this paper a simpler Bayesian approach using conditioning method is proposed to estimate the parameters of skew Normal distribution. Then the accuracy of this metrology is compared with ordinary Bayesian method in a simulation study.

On Hypergeometric Generalized Negative Binomial Distribution in Promotion Time Cure Model In analysis of survival data if exposes a high percentage of censoring due to termination of the study, whereas the study has lasted long enough, it is preferred to utilize cure models. These models, which are based on the latent variable distribution, has obtained much attention in the last decade. In this paper the Hypergeometric Generalized Negative Binomial distribution of the latent variable is used to model the long time survival data. The new model parameters are estimated in Bayesian approach. This model is applied for a Primary Biliary Cirrhosis clinical trial data and a simulated data set. With respect to DIC, Hypergeometric Generalized Negative Binomial model is a suitable fit to the data.

In two level modeling, random effect and error's normality assumption is one of the basic assumptions. Violating this assumption leads to incorrect inference about coefficients of the model. In this paper, to resolve this problem, we use skew normal distribution instead of normal distribution for random and error components. Also, we show that ignoring positive (negative) skewness in the model causes overestimating (underestimating) in intercept estimation and underestimating (overestimating) in slope estimation by a simulation study. Finally, we use this model to study relationship between shift work and blood cholesterol.