Date: Fri, 28 APR 2000 16:04:34 -0400
From: Rich Ulrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> On Fri, 28 Apr 2000 03:31:45 -0400, Greg Heath
> <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> < snip, various >
> > My simulation currently assumes that the residuals are Gaussian. If
> > this is a bad assumption, I need to know ASAP to prevent higher level
> > decision makers from making some very costly mistakes.
> < ... >
>
> Herman Rubin suggested doing simulations, and that seems like a good
> approach. How much sensitivity is there, to assumptions? What sort
> of things will change the outcomes, by how much?
>
> Can you reproduce your present data, with your favored assumptions?
> Can you reproduce your present data, with dangerous assumptions?
Good questions. Currently, answers unknown.
Will respond when I have them.
Thank you.
Greg
Hope this helps.
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