A Data Based Algorithm for Choosing the Window Width when Estimating the Integral of f2(x).

Abstract

A review of different density estimation approaches is given. A new data-based algorithm for choosing the window width when estimating gamma using methods of kernel density estimation is described. The results of a Monte Carlo study comparing the data-based window widths produced by the new algorithm with those produced by an existing method are also presented. Finally, an estimator which is stable over a broad set of sampling situations is recommended. Keywords: Kernel density estimation; Window width; Data-based algorithm.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA152093

Entities

People

  • S. J. Sheather
  • T. P. Hettmansperger

Organizations

  • Pennsylvania State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Estimators
  • Integrals
  • Mathematics
  • Sampling

Readers

  • Spectroscopy.
  • Statistical inference.