Stochastic Comparisons with Applications: In Order Statistics and Spacings

This book emphasizes the use of shastic orders as motivational tools for developing new statistical procedures. Shastic orders have found useful applications in many disciplines, including reliability theory, survival analysis, risk theory, finance, nonparametric methods, economics and actuarial science. Written by a statistician, this volume clarifies the connection between shastic orders and nonparametric methods.

The importance of order statistics and spacings is well recognized. Classi...