Some existing nonparametric two-sample tests for equality of multivariate distributions perform unsatisfactorily when the two sample sizes are unbalanced. In particular, the power of these tests tends ...

Among the most common types of experiments are comparative studies that contrast outcomes under different conditions such as male versus female, placebo versus drug, or before versus after treatment.

Three different testing procedures which involve a minimum of modification of the usual single sample tests of the hypotheses considered are given here. Tests are made by taking samples at two stages ...