Carleton University · STAT 5506

Robust Statistical Inference

Credits : 0.5 creditReference year : 2026-27

Description

Tests for location, scale, and regression parameters; derivation of rank tests; distribution theory of linear rank statistics and their efficiency. Robust estimation of location, scale and regression parameters; Huber's M-estimators, Rank-methods, L-estimators. Influence function. Adaptive procedures.

Prerequisites

  • Prerequisite(s): STAT 5600 or permission of the School.

Conditions and arrangements

  • Prerequisite(s): STAT 5600 or permission of the School.
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Tests for location, scale, and regression parameters; derivation of rank tests; distribution theory of linear rank statistics and their efficiency. Robust estimation of location, scale and regression parameters; Huber's M-estimators, Rank-methods, L-estimators. Influence function. Adaptive procedures.

  • Prerequisite(s): STAT 5600 or permission of the School.

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