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On Some Optimal Bayesian Nonparametric Rules for Estimating Distribution Functions

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  • Fabrizio Ruggeri

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In this paper, we present a novel approach to estimating distribution functions, which combines ideas from Bayesian nonparametric inference, decision theory and robustness. Given a sample from a Dirichlet process on the space (𝒳, A), with parameter η in a class of measures, the sampling distribution function is estimated according to some optimality criteria (mainly minimax and regret), when a quadratic loss function is assumed. Estimates are then compared in two examples: one with simulated data and one with gas escapes data in a city network.

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  • Fabrizio Ruggeri, 2014. "On Some Optimal Bayesian Nonparametric Rules for Estimating Distribution Functions," Econometric Reviews, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 33(1-4), pages 289-304, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:emetrv:v:33:y:2014:i:1-4:p:289-304
    DOI: 10.1080/07474938.2013.807183
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