Nonparametric estimation and U-statistics have emerged as vital tools in modern statistical analysis, offering robust alternatives to traditional parametric methods. Nonparametric techniques bypass ...

The Annals of Applied Statistics, Vol. 11, No. 4 (December 2017), pp. 2027-2051 (25 pages) Linear mixed models (LMMs) are among the most commonly used tools for genetic association studies. However, ...

An ad hoc panel of nationally renowned experts in social science research, computing technology, statistical methods, privacy, and use of alternative data sources in the United States and abroad will ...