Wilkinson’s tests and econometric software
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The Wilkinson Tests, entry-level tests for assessing the numerical accuracy of statistical computations, have been applied to statistical software packages. Some software developers, having failed these tests, have corrected deficiencies in subsequent versions. Thus these tests have had a meliorative impact on the state of statistical software. These same tests are applied to several econometrics packages. Many deficiencies are noted.
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