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Improving the Wilcoxon signed rank test by a kernel smooth probability integral transformation

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  • Bagkavos, Dimitrios
  • Patil, Prakash N.

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This note extends the applicability of the Wilcoxon signed rank test to data from asymmetric densities. The operational characteristics and asymptotic properties of the process are discussed in detail. Additionally, a real data example highlights the benefits gained in practice.

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  • Bagkavos, Dimitrios & Patil, Prakash N., 2021. "Improving the Wilcoxon signed rank test by a kernel smooth probability integral transformation," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 171(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:171:y:2021:i:c:s0167715220303291
    DOI: 10.1016/j.spl.2020.109026
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