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2020

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

Robust methods

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Regression: Determining Which Of P Independent Variables Has The Largest Or Smallest Correlation With The Dependent Variable, Plus Results On Ordering The Correlations Winsorized, Rand Wilcox Jul 2020

Regression: Determining Which Of P Independent Variables Has The Largest Or Smallest Correlation With The Dependent Variable, Plus Results On Ordering The Correlations Winsorized, Rand Wilcox

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

In a regression context, consider p independent variables and a single dependent variable. The paper addresses two goals. The first is to determine the extent it is reasonable to make a decision about whether the largest estimate of the Winsorized correlations corresponds to the independent variable that has the largest population Winsorized correlation. The second is to determine the extent it is reasonable to decide that the order of the estimates of the Winsorized correlations correctly reflects the true ordering. Both goals are addressed by testing relevant hypotheses. Results in Wilcox (in press a) suggest using a multiple comparisons procedure …


Regression When There Are Two Covariates: Some Practical Reasons For Considering Quantile Grids, Rand Wilcox Feb 2020

Regression When There Are Two Covariates: Some Practical Reasons For Considering Quantile Grids, Rand Wilcox

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

When dealing with the association between some random variable and two covariates, extensive experience with smoothers indicates that often a linear model poorly reflects the nature of the association. A simple approach via quantile grids that reflects the nature of the association is given. The two main goals are to illustrate this approach can make a practical difference, and to describe R functions for applying it. Included are comments on dealing with more than two covariates.