nonparametric

[ non-par-uh-me-trik ]

adjective

, Statistics.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of nonparametric¹

1940–45; non- + parametric ( def )

Example Sentences

For both of our test statistics, we also considered two additional nonparametric tests.

From Scientific American

“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

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

From Nature

The diverged allelic pairs were divided into subsets according to their associated dN/dS ratios and differences in the maximum differential bi-allelic expression between groups were compared using nonparametric statistical testing.

From Nature