scholarly journals Applying the Multivariate Time-Rescaling Theorem to Neural Population Models

2011 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 1452-1483 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felipe Gerhard ◽  
Robert Haslinger ◽  
Gordon Pipa
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Models ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Spike Trains ◽  
Population Models ◽  
Neural Population ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Population Activity ◽  
Neural Information

Statistical models of neural activity are integral to modern neuroscience. Recently interest has grown in modeling the spiking activity of populations of simultaneously recorded neurons to study the effects of correlations and functional connectivity on neural information processing. However, any statistical model must be validated by an appropriate goodness-of-fit test. Kolmogorov-Smirnov tests based on the time-rescaling theorem have proven to be useful for evaluating point-process-based statistical models of single-neuron spike trains. Here we discuss the extension of the time-rescaling theorem to the multivariate (neural population) case. We show that even in the presence of strong correlations between spike trains, models that neglect couplings between neurons can be erroneously passed by the univariate time-rescaling test. We present the multivariate version of the time-rescaling theorem and provide a practical step-by-step procedure for applying it to testing the sufficiency of neural population models. Using several simple analytically tractable models and more complex simulated and real data sets, we demonstrate that important features of the population activity can be detected only using the multivariate extension of the test.

scholarly journals Discrete Time Rescaling Theorem: Determining Goodness of Fit for Discrete Time Statistical Models of Neural Spiking

2010 ◽  
Vol 22 (10) ◽  
pp. 2477-2506 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Haslinger ◽  
Gordon Pipa ◽  
Emery Brown
Keyword(s):  
Discrete Time ◽  
Statistical Models ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
False Positive Rate ◽  
Spike Trains ◽  
Finite Width ◽  
Reference Distribution ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Discrete Time Models ◽  
Ks Test

One approach for understanding the encoding of information by spike trains is to fit statistical models and then test their goodness of fit. The time-rescaling theorem provides a goodness-of-fit test consistent with the point process nature of spike trains. The interspike intervals (ISIs) are rescaled (as a function of the model's spike probability) to be independent and exponentially distributed if the model is accurate. A Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test between the rescaled ISIs and the exponential distribution is then used to check goodness of fit. This rescaling relies on assumptions of continuously defined time and instantaneous events. However, spikes have finite width, and statistical models of spike trains almost always discretize time into bins. Here we demonstrate that finite temporal resolution of discrete time models prevents their rescaled ISIs from being exponentially distributed. Poor goodness of fit may be erroneously indicated even if the model is exactly correct. We present two adaptations of the time-rescaling theorem to discrete time models. In the first we propose that instead of assuming the rescaled times to be exponential, the reference distribution be estimated through direct simulation by the fitted model. In the second, we prove a discrete time version of the time-rescaling theorem that analytically corrects for the effects of finite resolution. This allows us to define a rescaled time that is exponentially distributed, even at arbitrary temporal discretizations. We demonstrate the efficacy of both techniques by fitting generalized linear models to both simulated spike trains and spike trains recorded experimentally in monkey V1 cortex. Both techniques give nearly identical results, reducing the false-positive rate of the KS test and greatly increasing the reliability of model evaluation based on the time-rescaling theorem.

Goodness-of-fit test for skew normality based on energy statistics

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 227-236
Author(s):  
Logan Opperman ◽  
Wei Ning
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Type I Error ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Testing Procedure ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Type I ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Power Comparisons

AbstractIn this paper, we propose a goodness-of-fit test based on the energy statistic for skew normality. Simulations indicate that the Type-I error of the proposed test can be controlled reasonably well for given nominal levels. Power comparisons to other existing methods under different settings show the advantage of the proposed test. Such a test is applied to two real data sets to illustrate the testing procedure.

scholarly journals Validation of the Odd Lindley Exponentiated Exponential by a ModiÖed Goodness of Fit Test with Applications to Censored and Complete Data

2019 ◽  
pp. 745-771 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hafida Goual ◽  
Haitham M. Yousof ◽  
Mir Masoom Ali
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimators ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Complete Data ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Grouped Data ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Right Censored Data ◽  
Mathematical Properties ◽  
Chi Squared

In this paper, we Örst introduse a new extension of the exponentiated exponential distribution along with its several mathematical properties. Second, we construct a modiÖed Chi-squared goodness-of-Öt test based on the Nikulin-Rao-Robson statistic in presence of censored and complete data. We describe the theory and the mechanism of the Y 2 n statistic test which can be used in survival and reliability data analysis. We use the maximum likelihood estimators based on the initial non grouped data sets. Then, we conduct numerical simulations to reinforce the results. For showing the applicability of our model in various Öelds, we illustrate it and the proposed test by applications to two real data sets for complete data case and two other right censored data sets.

scholarly journals A New Goodness of Fit Test for Multivariate Normality and Comparative Simulation Study

Mathematics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (23) ◽  
pp. 3003
Author(s):  
Jurgita Arnastauskaitė ◽  
Tomas Ruzgas ◽  
Mindaugas Bražėnas
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Distribution Density ◽  
Empirical Distribution ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Multivariate Normality ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Absolute Deviation ◽  
Test For Multivariate Normality ◽  
The Mean

The testing of multivariate normality remains a significant scientific problem. Although it is being extensively researched, it is still unclear how to choose the best test based on the sample size, variance, covariance matrix and others. In order to contribute to this field, a new goodness of fit test for multivariate normality is introduced. This test is based on the mean absolute deviation of the empirical distribution density from the theoretical distribution density. A new test was compared with the most popular tests in terms of empirical power. The power of the tests was estimated for the selected alternative distributions and examined by the Monte Carlo modeling method for the chosen sample sizes and dimensions. Based on the modeling results, it can be concluded that a new test is one of the most powerful tests for checking multivariate normality, especially for smaller samples. In addition, the assumption of normality of two real data sets was checked.

scholarly journals Goodness-of-Fit Tests for Bivariate Time Series of Counts

Econometrics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 10
Author(s):  
Šárka Hudecová ◽  
Marie Hušková ◽  
Simos G. Meintanis
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Probability Generating Function ◽  
Parametric Bootstrap ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Test Statistics ◽  
Finite Sample ◽  
Generalized Poisson ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Tests ◽  
Monte Carlo Experiments

This article considers goodness-of-fit tests for bivariate INAR and bivariate Poisson autoregression models. The test statistics are based on an L2-type distance between two estimators of the probability generating function of the observations: one being entirely nonparametric and the second one being semiparametric computed under the corresponding null hypothesis. The asymptotic distribution of the proposed tests statistics both under the null hypotheses as well as under alternatives is derived and consistency is proved. The case of testing bivariate generalized Poisson autoregression and extension of the methods to dimension higher than two are also discussed. The finite-sample performance of a parametric bootstrap version of the tests is illustrated via a series of Monte Carlo experiments. The article concludes with applications on real data sets and discussion.

A test for fuzzy exponentiality based on Kullback-Leibler information

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Lingtao Kong
Keyword(s):  
Biological Sciences ◽  
Monte Carlo ◽  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Test Statistics ◽  
Test Statistic ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test ◽  
Higher Power ◽  
Leibler Information

The exponential distribution has been widely used in engineering, social and biological sciences. In this paper, we propose a new goodness-of-fit test for fuzzy exponentiality using α-pessimistic value. The test statistics is established based on Kullback-Leibler information. By using Monte Carlo method, we obtain the empirical critical points of the test statistic at four different significant levels. To evaluate the performance of the proposed test, we compare it with four commonly used tests through some simulations. Experimental studies show that the proposed test has higher power than other tests in most cases. In particular, for the uniform and linear failure rate alternatives, our method has the best performance. A real data example is investigated to show the application of our test.

The Topp Leone Kumaraswamy-G Family of Distributions with Applications to Cancer Disease Data

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibrahim Sule ◽  
Sani Ibrahim Doguwa ◽  
Audu Isah ◽  
Haruna Muhammad Jibril
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Logistic Distribution ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Medical Sciences ◽  
Cancer Disease ◽  
Underlying Distribution ◽  
New Family ◽  
The Family ◽  
Family Of Distributions

Background: In the last few years, statisticians have introduced new generated families of univariate distributions. These new generators are obtained by adding one or more extra shape parameters to the underlying distribution to get more flexibility in fitting data in different areas such as medical sciences, economics, finance and environmental sciences. The addition of parameter(s) has been proven useful in exploring tail properties and also for improving the goodness-of-fit of the family of distributions under study. Methods: A new three-parameter family of distributions was introduced by using the idea of T-X methodology. Some statistical properties of the new family were derived and studied. Results: A new Topp Leone Kumaraswamy-G family of distributions was introduced. Two special sub-models, that is, the Topp Leone Kumaraswamy exponential distribution and Topp Leone Kumaraswamy log-logistic distribution were investigated. Two real data sets were used to assess the flexibility of the sub-models. Conclusion: The results suggest that the two sub-models performed better than their competitors.

Standardizing the power of the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness of fit test in large data sets

2012 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Prabasaj Paul ◽  
Michael L. Pennell ◽  
Stanley Lemeshow
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Goodness Of Fit Test

scholarly journals Odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy Distribution: Its Properties and Applications

2020 ◽  
pp. 45-60
Author(s):  
Bassa Shiwaye Yakura ◽  
Ahmed Askira Sule ◽  
Mustapha Mohammed Dewu ◽  
Kabiru Ahmed Manju ◽  
Fadimatu Bawuro Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Quantile Function ◽  
Moment Generating Function ◽  
Distribution Functions ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Kumaraswamy Distribution ◽  
Method Of Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Family Of Distributions

This article uses the odd Lomax-G family of distributions to study a new extension of the Kumaraswamy distribution called “odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy distribution”. In this article, the density and distribution functions of the odd Lomax-Kumaraswamy distribution are defined and studied with many other properties of the distribution such as the ordinary moments, moment generating function, characteristic function, quantile function, reliability functions, order statistics and other useful measures. The model parameters are estimated by the method of maximum likelihood. The goodness-of-fit of the proposed distribution is demonstrated using two real data sets.

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