Homogeneity and change-point detection tests for multivariate data using rank statistics

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titleHomogeneity and change-point detection tests for multivariate data using rank statistics
start_date2012/11/30
schedule11h
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location_info21e étage
summaryWe propose a non-parametric statistical procedure for detecting multiple change-points in multidimensional signals. The method is based on a test statistic that generalizes the well-known Kruskal-Wallis procedure to the multivariate setting. The proposed approach does not require any knowledge about the distribution of the observations and is parameter-free. It is computationally efficient thanks to the use of dynamic programming and can also be applied when the number of change-points is unknown. The method is shown through simulations to be more robust than alternatives, particularly when faced with atypical observations (e.g., with outliers), high noise levels and/or high-dimensional data. We also propose an application to real sensor equipment data.
responsiblesBardet, Cottrell