Exploring Regression Structure Using Nonparametric Functional Estimation
利用非参数泛函估计探索回归结构
Average derivative functionals of regression are proposed for nonparametric model selection and diagnostics. The functionals are of the integral type, which under certain conditions allows their estimation at the usual parametric rate of n –1/2. We analyze asymptotic properties of the estimators of these functionals, based on kernel regression. These estimators can then be used for assessing the validity of various restrictions imposed on the form of regression. In…