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Symmetric Edgeworth coverage cancellation (Fn​(z)−Fn​(−z)=2Φ(z)−1+O(n−1))

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For a standardized iid sum with a regular Edgeworth expansion, the first distribution correction is proportional to ϕ(t)(t2−1) and is even. Subtracting the two endpoint distribution functions therefore cancels the n−1/2 contribution. Fixed symmetric pivot cutoffs can consequently have O(n−1) coverage error even though each one-sided approximation has error O(n−1/2). This cancellation does not automatically hold for asymmetric or estimated random cutoffs.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2003 / iii / Paper 41 / 1 / ii / Solution

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