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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Data Analysis

Background:

  • The coefficient of variation (CV) is a crucial scale-free measure of data dispersion across various scientific fields.
  • Current inferential methods for CV are often limited to parametric approaches or standard bootstrap techniques, restricting their applicability.
  • There is a need for robust, nonparametric methods to accurately estimate CV variability, especially for non-Gaussian distributions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate novel nonparametric methods for constructing confidence intervals for the coefficient of variation (CV).
  • To compare the performance of proposed methods against existing techniques using simulation studies.
  • To demonstrate the practical utility of the new methods on real-world datasets.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed two nonparametric approaches: empirical likelihood on transformed data and a modified jackknife empirical likelihood method.
  • Developed bootstrap procedures for calibrating test statistics within the proposed frameworks.
  • Conducted simulation studies to assess coverage probabilities and compare performance across different data distributions.

Main Results:

  • The proposed empirical likelihood method, particularly with bootstrap calibration, demonstrated performance comparable to existing methods for normally distributed data.
  • The novel methods exhibited superior coverage probabilities compared to traditional approaches when applied to nonnormal data.
  • The methods were successfully applied to analyze two real-life datasets, showcasing their practical applicability.

Conclusions:

  • The developed nonparametric methods provide effective alternatives for constructing confidence intervals for the coefficient of variation.
  • Empirical likelihood with bootstrap calibration is a promising approach, especially for datasets deviating from normality.
  • These methods enhance the inferential capabilities for CV in diverse scientific applications.