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New framework for lower confidence bounds in statistical theory

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Researchers have revisited the problem of deriving a lower confidence bound (LCB) for a scalar parameter of a random vector's Borel probability law. They have reformulated classical work by Buehler into a probabilistic framework, which is then specialized for independent vector components. In this context, the study proves that Gaffke's bound is optimal for a specific order related to the maximum marginal mean parameter. AI

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  1. arXiv stat.ML TIER_1 English(EN) · George Bissias, Erik Learned-Miller ·

    On the Order-Conditional Optimality of Gaffke's Bound

    arXiv:2607.22971v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Let $X = (X_1, \ldots, X_n)$ be a random vector from any Borel probability law on $\mathbb{R}_+^n$. We revisit the problem of deriving a lower confidence bound (LCB) on a scalar parameter of that law. We recast classical work, beg…

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