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Statistical inference for inverse problems

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  • Bissantz, Nicolai
  • Holzmann, Hajo

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In this paper we study statistical inference for certain inverse problems. We go beyond mere estimation purposes and review and develop the construction of confidence intervals and confidence bands in some inverse problems, including deconvolution and the backward heat equation. Further, we discuss the construction of certain hypothesis tests, in particular concerning the number of local maxima of the unknown function. The methods are illustrated in a case study, where we analyze the distribution of heliocentric escape velocities of galaxies in the Centaurus galaxy cluster, and provide statistical evidence for its bimodality.

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  • Bissantz, Nicolai & Holzmann, Hajo, 2007. "Statistical inference for inverse problems," Technical Reports 2007,40, Technische Universität Dortmund, Sonderforschungsbereich 475: Komplexitätsreduktion in multivariaten Datenstrukturen.
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    1. Meister, Alexander, 2009. "On testing for local monotonicity in deconvolution problems," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 79(3), pages 312-319, February.

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