Frequentist-bayes lack-of-fit tests based on Laplace approximations

Journal of Statistical Theory and Practice

Volumn 3, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 681-704

  Hart, Jeffrey D ^a  

^a TEXAS A AND M UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Asymptotic distribution; BIC; Local alternatives; Micro arrays; Nonparametrics; Orthogonal series; Score tests; Tidal heights data

Indexed keywords

EID: 85008776586     PISSN: 15598608     EISSN: 15598616     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15598608.2009.10411954     Document Type: Article

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