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  • Statistics
  • Probability Theory
  • Signal Processing

Background:

  • The isotropic Cauchy distribution is a heavy-tailed distribution.
  • It is analogous to the Gaussian distribution for finite second-moment laws.
  • Distinguishing between Cauchy and Gaussian distributions is crucial in statistical inference.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the performance of Likelihood Ratio Tests (LRTs) for distinguishing between isotropic Cauchy and isotropic Gaussian distributions.
  • To characterize the error probability of these tests as the number of observations (n) increases.
  • To investigate the asymptotic behavior of optimal Bayesian error probabilities.

Main Methods:

  • Derivation and analysis of Likelihood Ratio Tests for isotropic Cauchy versus isotropic Gaussian hypotheses.
  • Asymptotic analysis of error probabilities for large sample sizes (n).
  • Calculation of leading terms and constants in the error probability exponent.

Main Results:

  • The probability of error for LRTs does not always decay exponentially with n.
  • The leading term in the error probability exponent is shown to be logarithmic.
  • Specific constants governing this logarithmic decay are determined.
  • Optimal Bayesian error probabilities exhibit distinct asymptotic behaviors.

Conclusions:

  • The performance of LRTs in distinguishing Cauchy from Gaussian distributions has non-exponential error decay under certain conditions.
  • Logarithmic decay in the error exponent is a key characteristic.
  • The study highlights fundamental differences in the asymptotic performance of statistical tests for heavy-tailed versus light-tailed distributions.