Computational Methods in Statistics and Econometrics

Series:
Statistics: A Series of Textbooks and Monographs
Published:
January 21, 2004 by CRC Press - 528 Pages
Author(s):
Hisashi Tanizaki, Kobe University, Japan
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Features

  • Offers a comprehensive review of introductory notions in statistics such as variable transformation, statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and regression analysis
  • Illuminates the fundamental topic of uniform random number generation
  • Demonstrates the generation of diverse continuous- and discrete-type random draws
  • Explains the inverse transform method for use with Laplace, Cauchy, and other distributions
  • Details random draw approaches for multivariate distributions
  • Describes random number generation via importance and rejection sampling methods and the Metropolis-Hastings algorithm
  • Outlines nonparametric methods for finding the difference between two sample means, including logistic and Cauchy score tests and Fisher's randomization test
  • Considers Monte Carlo and nonparametric methods for testing correlation and regression coefficients and establishing the independence of two samples

    • Summary

    Reflecting current technological capacities and analytical trends, Computational Methods in Statistics and Econometrics showcases Monte Carlo and nonparametric statistical methods for models, simulations, analyses, and interpretations of statistical and econometric data. The author explores applications of Monte Carlo methods in Bayesian estimation, state space modeling, and bias correction of ordinary least squares in autoregressive models. The book offers straightforward explanations of mathematical concepts, hundreds of figures and tables, and a range of empirical examples. A CD-ROM packaged with the book contains all of the source codes used in the text.

    Table of Contents

    Elements of Statistics

    MONTE CARLO STATISTICAL METHODS
    Random Number Generation I
    Random Number Generation II

    SELECTED APPLICATIONS OF MONTE CARLO METHODS
    Bayesian Estimation
    Bias Correction of OLSE in AE Models
    State Space Modeling

    NONPARAMETRIC STATISTICAL METHODS
    Difference Between Two-Sample Means
    Independence Between Two Samples
    Source Code Index
    Index.

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