Statistics
objective
Apply robust statistical inference to quantify uncertainty, avoid false discoveries, and validate model assumptions.
workflow
- •define hypotheses, sampling assumptions, and test-selection criteria.
- •estimate parameters and uncertainty intervals with robust methods.
- •run assumption validation for distribution, dependence, and variance stability.
- •evaluate multiple-testing and false-discovery risk in signal screening.
- •publish inference only when validation and robustness checks pass.
required validation
- •p-value calibration and type-i/type-ii error balance.
- •confidence-interval coverage and estimator stability.
- •residual normality, autocorrelation, and heteroskedasticity validation.
- •multiple-testing adjustment impact on selected signals.
- •outlier and leverage-point sensitivity analysis.
risk controls
- •enforce pre-registered testing rules for repeated experiments.
- •enforce minimum sample-quality and power thresholds.
- •enforce robust fallback estimators when assumptions fail.
outputs
- •run
python scripts/statistics_validation.py input.csv --output validation.jsonand keep the json artifact. - •write an implementation memo using
references/statistics-playbook.mdwith assumptions, tests, limits, and rollout plan.
resources
- •use
scripts/statistics_validation.pyfor deterministic validation. - •use
references/statistics-playbook.mdfor the domain checklist and delivery structure.