Nonparametric model discrimination in international relations

Journal of Conflict Resolution

Volumn 47, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 72-93

  Clarke, Kevin A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Model testing; Nonnested; Nonparametric; Vuong

Indexed keywords

EID: 0037284469     PISSN: 00220027     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0022002702239512     Document Type: Article

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