Blind background prediction using a bifurcated analysis scheme
Data Analysis, Statistics and Probability
2007-08-03 v1
Abstract
A technique for background prediction using data, but maintaining a closed signal box is described. The result is extended to two background sources. Conditions on the applicability under correlated cuts are described. This technique is applied to both a toy model and an analysis of data from a rare neutral kaon decay experiment.
Cite
@article{arxiv.0708.0318,
title = {Blind background prediction using a bifurcated analysis scheme},
author = {J. Nix and J. Ma and G. N. Perdue and Y. W. Wah},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0708.0318},
year = {2007}
}
Comments
8 pages, 8 figures, submitted to PRD