Testing Against Parametric Regression Function using Shape-constrained Splines with AR(p) Errors

Abstract Number:

1615 

Submission Type:

Contributed Abstract 

Contributed Abstract Type:

Poster 

Participants:

Musfiq Nabeen (1), Mary Meyer (1)

Institutions:

(1) Colorado State University, N/A

Co-Author:

Mary Meyer  
Colorado State University

First Author:

Musfiq Nabeen  
Colorado State University

Presenting Author:

Musfiq Nabeen  
Colorado State University

Abstract Text:

Estimating a regression function using a parametric model makes it easier to describe and interpret the relationship being studied. Many practitioners prefer this approach over using a nonparametric model. Here we consider the case of a stipulated parametric function, when there are a priori assumptions about the shape and smoothness of the true regression function in the presence of AR(p) errors. For example, suppose it is known that the function must be non-decreasing; we can test the null hypothesis of linear and increasing against the alternative of smooth and increasing, using constrained splines for the the alternative fit when there exists AR(1) errors. We show that the test is consistent and that the power approaches one as the sample size increases, if the alternative is true in the presence of AR(1) errors. There are few existing methods available for comparison with our proposed test. Through simulations, we demonstrate that our test performs well, particularly when compared to the WAVK test in the funtimes R package.

Keywords:

Shape restrictions| Regression splines|Parametric function|Autoregressive errors|Consistent|

Sponsors:

Section on Nonparametric Statistics

Tracks:

Nonparametric testing

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