This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The paper deals with upper and lower bounds for the quality of (probability) density estimation. Connections are established between these ...

A general estimation theory for finite populations based on superpopulation models is presented. The theory is applied to normal populations and its relations to the classical theory are discussed.

Discover how credibility theory helps actuaries use historical data to estimate risks and set insurance premiums; learn how the Bayesian and Buhlmann methods relate.

For more than 40 years, null-hypothesis significance testing and P values have been questioned by statistical commentators, their utility criticized on philosophical and practical grounds 1. Luckily, ...