nonparametric

American  

[non-par-uh-me-trik] / ˌnɒn pær əˈmɛ trɪk /

adjective

Statistics.

1. (of a test or method) not requiring assertions about parameters or about the form of the underlying distribution.

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Etymology

Origin of nonparametric

1940–45; non- + parametric ( def. )

Example Sentences

Boni, M. F., Posada, D. & Feldman, M. W. An exact nonparametric method for inferring mosaic structure in sequence triplets.

From Nature • May 8, 2018

“Our models use carefully designed, nonparametric statistical models. We have a clear understanding of the impact a variable has on the underwriting model’s prediction,” says Levchin.

From The Verge • Nov. 29, 2017

Müller, H. G. Weighted local regression and kernel methods for nonparametric curve fitting.

From Nature • Nov. 14, 2017

Their method was to use nonparametric permutation tests, statistical tests of significance for hypotheses such as “any given student would rate two instructors the same if the instructors are identical except for their apparent gender.”

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2016