Intermediate order statistics with applications to nonparametric estimation

A generalization of order statistics, is presented. Using this generalization, nonparametric confidence intervals are constructed for the quantiles of an absolutely continuous distribution. Finally, an application, concerning confidence intervals for the unique median, is given.

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Published in:Statistics & probability letters 1995-02, Vol.22 (3), p.231-238
Main Author: Papadatos, N.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Exact sciences and technology
Intermediate order statistics
Intermediate order statistics Nonparametric confidence intervals Quantiles Median
Mathematics
Median
Nonparametric confidence intervals
Nonparametric inference
Probability and statistics
Quantiles
Sciences and techniques of general use
Statistics
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Summary:A generalization of order statistics, is presented. Using this generalization, nonparametric confidence intervals are constructed for the quantiles of an absolutely continuous distribution. Finally, an application, concerning confidence intervals for the unique median, is given.
ISSN:0167-7152
1879-2103
DOI:10.1016/0167-7152(94)00071-F