get_mean_time_by_state()

get_mean_time_by_state() computes average time spent in each state across sequences.

Function Usage

from sequenzo import get_mean_time_by_state
result = get_mean_time_by_state(seqdata, weighted=True, as_proportion=False, show_standard_error=False)

Entry Parameters

Parameter	Required	Type	Description
seqdata	✓	SequenceData	Input sequence dataset.
weighted	✗	bool	Use sequence weights when available.
as_proportion	✗	bool	Return proportions instead of absolute time.
show_standard_error	✗	bool	Include standard error columns.
with_missing	✗	bool	Include missing as a valid state.

What It Does

• Computes average time spent in each state.
• Supports weighted computation.
• Optionally returns proportions and standard errors.

Examples

from sequenzo import get_mean_time_by_state

mt = get_mean_time_by_state(seqdata, weighted=True, as_proportion=False)
print(mt)

R Counterpart

• Closest TraMineR function: seqmeant
• Mapping note: This is a direct conceptual match; Sequenzo forwards to get_mean_time_in_states(...) with equivalent options.

Authors

Code: Yuqi Liang

Documentation: Yuqi Liang