Estimating the error distribution in nonparametric multiple regression with applications to model testing
In this paper we consider the estimation of the error distribution in a heteroscedastic nonparametric regression model with multivariate covariates. As estimator we consider the empirical distribution function of residuals, which are obtained from multivariate local polynomial fits of the regression and variance functions, respectively. Weak convergence of the empirical residual process to a Gaussian process is proved. We also consider various applications for testing model assumptions in nonparametric multiple regression. The model tests obtained are able to detect local alternatives that converge to zero at an n-1/2-rate, independent of the covariate dimension. We consider in detail a test for additivity of the regression function.
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2010
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Authors: | Neumeyer, Natalie ; Van Keilegom, Ingrid |
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Journal of Multivariate Analysis. - Elsevier, ISSN 0047-259X. - Vol. 101.2010, 5, p. 1067-1078
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Publisher: |
Elsevier |
Keywords: | Additive model Goodness-of-fit Hypothesis testing Nonparametric regression Residual distribution Semiparametric regression |
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