A Simple Representation of the Bera-Jarque-Lee Test for Probit Models
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The inference in probit models relies on the assumption of normality. However, tests of this assumption are not implemented in standard econometric software. Therefore, the paper presents a simple representation of the Bera-Jarque-Lee test, that does not require any matrix algebra. Furthermore, the representation is used to compare the Bera-Jarque- Lee test with the RESET-type test proposed by Papke and Wooldridge (1996).Download Info
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Paper provided by Halle Institute for Economic Research in its series IWH Discussion Papers with number 13.Length:
Date of creation: Dec 2007
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Keywords: probit model; Lagrange multiplier test; normality assumption; artificial regression;Other versions of this item:
- Wilde, Joachim, 2008. "A simple representation of the Bera-Jarque-Lee test for probit models," Economics Letters, Elsevier, vol. 101(2), pages 119-121, November.
- C25 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Single Equation Models; Single Variables - - - Discrete Regression and Qualitative Choice Models; Discrete Regressors; Proportions
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