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Nonparametric Shiryaev-Roberts change-point detection procedures based on modified empirical likelihood.
1Division of Biostatistics, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.
This study introduces a new nonparametric Shiryaev-Roberts (SR) procedure for change-point analysis. The modified method effectively detects distribution changes with smaller delays, especially when data is unknown and sample sizes are small.
Area of Science:
- Statistics
- Data Analysis
Background:
- Sequential change-point analysis is crucial for detecting distribution shifts in data streams.
- The Shiryaev-Roberts (SR) procedure is optimal but requires known pre- and post-change distributions, limiting practical use.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a nonparametric version of the SR procedure for practical change-point detection.
- To address the limitation of unknown distributions in the standard SR method.
Main Methods:
- Developed a nonparametric SR procedure using empirical likelihood.
- Utilized two training samples (pre- and post-change) for parameter estimation.
- Conducted simulations to compare performance against existing methods.
Main Results:
- The proposed nonparametric SR method demonstrates superior performance.
- Achieved a smaller delay in detection compared to existing methods.
- Outperformed when underlying distributions are unknown and training sample sizes are small.
Conclusions:
- The modified nonparametric SR procedure is a viable alternative for change-point analysis with unknown distributions.
- Offers improved detection efficiency in practical scenarios with limited data.
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