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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Biostatistics
  • Data Analysis

Background:

  • Missing values pose significant challenges in paired data analysis.
  • Existing statistical tests often fail when missingness occurs in only one arm of the paired data.
  • Robust methods are needed to handle deviations and control Type I errors accurately.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop novel resampling tests for paired data with missing values in a single arm.
  • To ensure these tests are robust to heteroskedasticity and skewed distributions.
  • To provide statistically sound methods for situations where standard approaches are inadequate.

Main Methods:

  • Development of asymptotic correct resampling tests.
  • Restructuring observed data into quadratic form-type test statistics.
  • Extensive simulation studies to evaluate performance in finite samples under various missingness mechanisms.

Main Results:

  • The proposed resampling tests demonstrate robustness under heteroskedasticity and skewed distributions.
  • Simulations confirm the tests' accuracy and reliability for finite sample sizes.
  • The methods effectively utilize all available information in the presence of single-arm missing data.

Conclusions:

  • The developed resampling tests offer a viable solution for paired data analysis with single-arm missing values.
  • These tests provide accurate Type I error control and robustness, enhancing statistical practice.
  • The methods are applicable to real-life studies, as demonstrated by illustrative data examples.