Kybernetika 45 no. 2, 309-330, 2009

Optimal Sequential Multiple Hypothesis Tests

Andrey Novikov

Abstract:

This work deals with a general problem of testing multiple hypotheses about the distribution of a discrete-time stochastic process. Both the Bayesian and the conditional settings are considered. The structure of optimal sequential tests is characterized.

Keywords:

sequential analysis, hypothesis testing, multiple hypotheses, discrete-time stochastic process, dependent observations, optimal sequential test, Bayes sequential test

Classification:

62L10, 62L15, 60G40, 62C10