February, 2003
© 2001, 2003 Scott S. Emerson M.D., Ph.D.
 Nonparametric Models: 8
Probability Models
Nonparametric models
Forms of F, G are completely arbitrary and unknown
·An infinite dimensional parameter is needed to derive the form of G from F
·(I demand that the above hold under all hypotheses, unless the test is consistent when F ¹ G)
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Examples of truly nonparametric analyses:
·Kolmogorov-Smirnov test
·t-test with unequal variances (large samples)
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