Published 2017 | Version v1
Journal article

A new model test in high energy physics in frequentist and bayesian statistical formalisms

  • 1. State Research Center of the Russian Federation - Institute for High Energy Physics, National Research Center 'Kurchatov Institute', Protvino (Russian Federation)

Description

The problem of a new physical model test using observed experimental data is a typical one for modern experiments in high energy physics (HEP). A solution of the problem may be provided with two alternative statistical formalisms, namely frequentist and Bayesian, which are widely spread in contemporary HEP searches. A characteristic experimental situation is modeled from general considerations, and both the approaches are utilized in order to test a new model. The results are juxtaposed, which demonstrates their consistency in this work. An effect of a systematic uncertainty treatment in the statistical analysis is also considered.

Availability note (English)

Available online: http://www1.jinr.ru/Pepan_letters/panl_2017_1/26_Kaminshchikov_ann.pdf

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Pis'ma v Zhurnal 'Fizika Ehlementarnykh Chastits i Atomnogo Yadra'
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
1/206
Journal Page Range
p. 201
ISSN
1814-5957

INIS

Country of Publication
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR)
Country of Input or Organization
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR)
INIS RN
48094433
Subject category
S97: MATHEMATICAL METHODS AND COMPUTING;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
EXPERIMENTAL DATA; HIGH ENERGY PHYSICS; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; TESTING
Descriptors DEC
DATA; INFORMATION; NUMERICAL DATA; PHYSICS

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Notes
The full version of this paper is published in the journal Physics of Particles and Nuclei, Letters