On the Half-Sample Method for Goodness-of-Fit
Abstract
Two interesting processes, related to the empirical distribution function, have been pointed out by Rao (1972) and by Durbin (1973). The second, in particular, leads to the half-sample method, an elegant and simple technique for dealing with unknown parameters in goodness-of-fit testing, without the necessity of new tables of percentage points for each distribution tested. To those who have spent some effort in producing such tables, it is natural to wonder whether this effort has been in vain. This paper shows that the answer is no.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 12, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA060853
Entities
People
- Michael A. Stephens
Organizations
- Stanford University