Abstract
A number of distinct roles are identified for probability models used in the analysis of data. Examples are outlined. Some general issues arising in the formulation of such models are discussed.
Citation
D. R. Cox. "Role of Models in Statistical Analysis." Statist. Sci. 5 (2) 169 - 174, May, 1990. https://doi.org/10.1214/ss/1177012165
Information
Published: May, 1990
First available in Project Euclid: 19 April 2007
zbMATH: 0955.62518
MathSciNet: MR1062575
Digital Object Identifier: 10.1214/ss/1177012165
Keywords:
AIDS
,
Calibration
,
Empirical model
,
mechanistic model
,
model choice
,
rain
,
Substantive model
Rights: Copyright © 1990 Institute of Mathematical Statistics
