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Resampling-based methods in single and multiple testing for equality of covariance/correlation matrices.

Yang Yang¹, Victor DeGruttola

¹University of Florida, USA.

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Data Analysis

Background:

Traditional resampling tests for covariance matrix homogeneity face challenges with multiple testing due to residual properties.
Standardized residual resampling can lead to inflated Type I errors with small sample sizes or heavy-tailed distributions.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose an improved resampling approach for testing homogeneity of covariance and correlation matrices.
To enhance robustness by incorporating robust estimation for moments.

Main Methods:

Resampling standardized residuals with robust estimation of first and second moments.
Utilizing Bartlett statistic and eigen-decomposition based statistics.
Extending methods to test homogeneity in correlation matrices.

Main Results:

The robust resampling approach shows comparable or superior performance to traditional methods in single testing.
The proposed methods demonstrate reasonable performance in multiple testing scenarios.
Simulations confirm improved accuracy, particularly for small sample sizes and heavy-tailed distributions.

Conclusions:

Robust estimation significantly improves resampling-based tests for covariance and correlation matrix homogeneity.
The developed methods offer a more reliable statistical framework for analyzing complex data structures.
Application to HIV vaccine trial data highlights the potential for identifying determinants of unusual correlation patterns.