Less parametric methods in statistics

Abstract

Despite forty years of revolution in the tools available for statistical analysis, the current academic tradition in statistics is remarkably similar to the pre-computer tradition. This tradition is rooted in parametric modeling, estimation, and testing, and optimal procedures based on these models. The paper argues for a shift in emphasis away from parametric modelingand estimation to graphical summary, from omnibus optimal techniques to those that are more context-specific, and from goals of objectivity to goals of revelation. It is suggested that the emphasis in statistical education should be rebalanced to reflect certain modern computer-based techniques.

Keywords

Statistične metode;

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Language:	English
Year of publishing:	2005
Typology:	1.01 - Original Scientific Article
Organization:	UL FDV - Faculty of Social Sciences
Publisher:	Fakulteta za družbene vede
UDC:	311
COBISS:	24324445
ISSN:	1854-0023
Views:	582
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Secondary language:	Unknown
Secondary keywords:	Statistical methods;
URN:	URN:NBN:SI
Type (COBISS):	Not categorized
Pages:	str. 95-108
Volume:	ǂVol. ǂ2
Issue:	ǂno. ǂ1
Chronology:	2005
Keywords (UDC):	social sciences;družbene vede;statistics as a science;statistical theory;statistika;statistična teorija;
ID:	1467982