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Abstract

A discussion is made of nonparametric versus parametric methods for the estimation of probability densities. A new algorithm for nonparametric density estimation is given and its performance compared with state-of-the-art kernel estimation algorithms. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA104861

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  • David W Scott
  • James R. Thompson
  • Richard A. Tapia

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  • Rice University

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