Four tests of fit for the beta-binomial distribution

D. J. Best, J. C. W. Rayner and O. Thas

Journal of Applied Statistics, 2010, vol. 37, issue 9, 1547-1554

Abstract: Tests based on the Anderson-Darling statistic, a third moment statistic and the classical Pearson-Fisher X2 statistic, along with its third-order component, are considered. A small critical value and power study are given. Some examples illustrate important applications.

Keywords: Anderson-Darling statistic; multinomial distribution; Pearson's X2; third moment statistic; third-order component (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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