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Area of Science:

  • Statistics and Probability Theory
  • Measure Theory
  • Data Science

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  • Distribution functions are fundamental to statistical inference, linking samples via theorems like Glivenko-Cantelli.
  • Current distribution functions are limited to Euclidean spaces, hindering analysis of complex, non-Euclidean data.
  • The need for generalized distribution functions in metric spaces is critical for modern data science.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and define metric distribution functions applicable to general metric spaces.
  • To establish foundational theorems (correspondence, Glivenko-Cantelli) for these new functions.
  • To develop statistical tests for non-Euclidean random objects.

Main Methods:

  • Defined metric distribution functions using only the metric structure of a space.
  • Proved the correspondence and Glivenko-Cantelli theorems for metric distribution functions.
  • Developed homogeneity and mutual independence tests for metric space-valued data.

Main Results:

  • Successfully introduced metric distribution functions, extending statistical inference to metric spaces.
  • Validated the theoretical foundation by proving key theorems for the new distribution functions.
  • Demonstrated the efficacy of the developed homogeneity and independence tests through empirical evidence.

Conclusions:

  • Metric distribution functions provide a robust framework for statistical inference in general metric spaces.
  • The developed methods offer powerful tools for analyzing complex, non-Euclidean random objects.
  • This work lays the groundwork for advanced statistical analysis of diverse, high-dimensional datasets.