Abstract
We develop algorithms for sampling from a probability distribution on a submanifold embedded in $\mathbb{R}^{n}$. Applications are given to the evaluation of algorithms in ‘Topological Statistics’; to goodness of fit tests in exponential families and to Neyman’s smooth test. This article is partially expository, giving an introduction to the tools of geometric measure theory.
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Digital Object Identifier: 10.1214/12-IMSCOLL1006