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May, 1990 Role of Models in Statistical Analysis
D. R. Cox
Statist. Sci. 5(2): 169-174 (May, 1990). DOI: 10.1214/ss/1177012165

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.

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D. R. Cox. "Role of Models in Statistical Analysis." Statist. Sci. 5 (2) 169 - 174, May, 1990. https://doi.org/10.1214/ss/1177012165

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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

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