Date of Award
1978
Degree Type
Report
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mathematics and Statistics
Committee Chair(s)
Ronald V. Canfield
Committee
Ronald V. Canfield
Abstract
Classical statistical inference methods (parametric methods) have a common denominator, i.e. a population para meter (μ, o, n) about which we wish to draw inferences from a random sample. R) are selected. Point estimators of the parameters (X, S, Their sampling distribution is used to construct hypothesis testing decision rules or, confidence interval formulas. This is the reason for calling this method of obtaining inferences a parametric method. They are based on knowing the distribution of the population random variable from which the sampling distribution of the point estimator is determined. In addition, it is generally assumed that the population, from which the sample was drawn, is normally or approximately normally distributed. This last assumption, normality, is as useful as dangerous, because of the fact that wherever this assumption is violated, it invalidates all the results of any test already performed, when sample sizes are not large enough.
Recommended Citation
González, Francisco J., "Comparison of the Fisher's Method of Randomization with Other Tests Based on Ranks and the F-Test" (1978). All Graduate Plan B and other Reports, Spring 1920 to Spring 2023. 1178.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/gradreports/1178
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