We provide a new definition of breakdown in finite samples with an extension to asymptotic breakdown. Previous definitions center around defining a critical region for either the parameter or the objective function. If for a particular outlier constellation the critical region is entered,...

Most operations models assume individuals make decisions based on a perfect understanding of random variables or stochastic processes. In reality, however, individuals are subject to cognitive limitations and make systematic errors. We leverage established psychology on sample naivete to model...

This paper aims to assess the degree of students’ interest in mathematics and statistics. Five universities, having Engineering and technology education in Sindh Province, have been taken as targeted population. Non-parametric test Statistic X2 at X = 0.05 on collected categorical data has...