This book is an essential reference for applied and theoretical statisticians interested in the theory and applications of fitting probability models to data.

Zusammenfassung
An exploration of the use of smoothing methods in testing the fit of parametric regression models.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Some Basic Ideas of Smoothing.- 3. Statistical Properties of Smoothers.- 4. Data-Driven Choice of Smoothing Parameters.- 5. Classical Lack-of-Fit Tests.- 6. Lack-of-Fit Tests Based on Linear Smoothers.- 7. Testing for Association via Automated Order Selection.- 8. Data-Driven Lack-of-Fit Tests for General Parametric Models.- 9. Extending the Scope of Application.- 10. Some Examples.- A.2. Bounds for the Distribution of Tcusum.- References.