Date of Award
5-1970
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Committee Chair(s)
R. V. Canfield
Committee
R. V. Canfield
Abstract
Most statistical methods require assumptions about the populations from which samples are taken. Usually these methods measure the parameters, such as variance, standard deviations, means, etc., of the respective populations. One example is the assumption that a given population can be approximated closely with a normal curve. Since these assumptions are not always valid, statisticians have developed several alternate techniques known as nonparametric tests. The models of such tests do not specify conditions about population parameters.
Certain assumptions, such as (1) observations are independent and (2) the variable being studied has underlying continuity, are associated with most nonparametric tests. However, these assumptions are weaker and less in number than those commonly associated with parametric tests.
Recommended Citation
Nawabi, Frena, "Nonparametric Test of Fit" (1970). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 1131.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1131
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