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A consistent multivariate test of association based on ranks of distances

Methodology 2013-08-08 v3

Abstract

We are concerned with the detection of associations between random vectors of any dimension. Few tests of independence exist that are consistent against all dependent alternatives. We propose a powerful test that is applicable in all dimensions and is consistent against all alternatives. The test has a simple form and is easy to implement. We demonstrate its good power properties in simulations and on examples.

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@article{arxiv.1201.3522,
  title  = {A consistent multivariate test of association based on ranks of distances},
  author = {Ruth Heller and Yair Heller and Malka Gorfine},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1201.3522},
  year   = {2013}
}