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Some approximations for the null distribution of the
2 statistic used in order restricted inference
Department of Mathematics, Kyushu University Fukuoka 812, Japan
Department of Mathematics, University of Kelaniya Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
Approximations are proposed for the null distribution of Bartholomew's
2for testing the homogeneity of normal means against simple order alternative. Numerical comparison shows that our approximations give quite satisfactory results.
Key Words: Bartholomew's
2 statistic Beta approximation Isotonic regression Jacobi polynomial Likelihood ratio test Simple ordered alternative