Nonparametric Statistics: 4th ISNPS, Salerno, Italy, June 2018

Proceedings from the 4th ISNPS Conference

This volume gathers selected, refereed papers from the Fourth Conference of the International Society for Nonparametric Statistics, held in Salerno, Italy, in June 2018. Edited by Michele La Rocca, Brunero Liseo, and Luigi Salmaso, it reflects the breadth of contemporary work in nonparametric and semiparametric statistics, from theoretical advances to computational and applied contributions.

What the Volume Covers 📊

The contributions move across curve estimation, regression smoothing, dependent data and time series, varying coefficient models, symmetry testing, robust estimation, rank-based methods, and permutation resampling. Several chapters address spatial, spatio-temporal, survival, longitudinal, and time-to-event data, while others focus on ordinal data, contingency tables, copulas, and extremal index estimation.

• Nonparametric curve and density estimation
• Regression smoothing and high-dimensional variable selection
• Permutation tests and resampling techniques
• Robust estimation and rank-based inference
• Spatial, survival, and functional data analysis
• Practical applications in finance, energy, and data science

Methods That Shape Modern Statistical Practice 💡

Rather than isolating techniques, the proceedings show how nonparametric ideas connect across inference problems. A paper on graphical least squares for portfolio optimisation sits alongside work on change of measure, GARCH-MIDAS volatility drivers, goodness-of-fit tests, and Bayesian nonparametric prediction. The result is a snapshot of a field that keeps adapting its tools to complex data structures without relying on rigid parametric assumptions.

Who Will Find It Useful

Researchers and graduate students in statistics and biostatistics will find current methodological developments and open questions. Applied statisticians working with dependent, spatial, survival, or high-dimensional data can see how nonparametric and semiparametric approaches are implemented in practice. The volume also serves as a record of the 4th ISNPS conference for those following the society’s activities.

Inside the Springer Proceedings Series

Published as Volume 339 in Springer Proceedings in Mathematics & Statistics, the book maintains the series’ emphasis on authoritative, refereed conference reports. Its mix of theory, methodology, and application makes it a focused addition to a statistics library or research collection.