Nonparametric Statistical Method

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-018945",
  "term": "Nonparametric Statistical Method",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. A procedure for making statistical inferences without assuming that the population distribution has any specific form such as normal or lognormal. Sometimes referred to as distribution-free methods. Common examples are the sign test, Spearman rank correlation, and the bootstrap-t approach.\n\n2. A method that does not assume a functional form with identifiable parameters for the statistical distribution of interest (distribution-free methods).",
  "references": [
    "EPA Definitions of Terms Relevant to PRA and References for Further Reading at http://www.epa.gov/oswer/riskassessment/rags3adt/pdf/appendixe.pdf",
    "Health Effects Notebook for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Health Effects Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/nonparametric-statistical-method/"
}