Tests of fit for the logarithmic distribution (Q952702)

Summary: Smooth tests for the logarithmic distribution are compared with three tests: the first is a test due to \textit{T. W. Epps} [Commun. Stat., Theory Methods 24, No.~6, 1455--1479 (1995; Zbl 0850.62390)] and is based on a probability generating function, the second is the Anderson-Darling test, and the third is due to \textit{B. Klar} [Metrika 49, No.~1, 53--69 (1999; Zbl 1093.62533)] and is based on the empirical integrated distribution function. These tests all have substantially better power than the traditional Pearson-Fisher \(\chi^2\) test of fit for the logarithmic distribution. These traditional chi-squared tests are the only logarithmic tests of fit commonly applied by ecologists and other scientists.