Multiple Comparison Procedures and the Analysis of Natural Gas Demand Behavior

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Herbert, John H.^a

Affiliations: [a] Energy Information Administration, c/o 2929 Rosemary Lane, Falls Church, VA 22042, USA

Abstract: An example of the application of a multiple comparison test to the estimation of residential demand for natural gas relationships using annual, state level data is set forth. The use of the multiple comparison procedure to specify fixed state effects is discussed. Since multiple comparison tests are not used much in econometric analysis the chosen multiple comparison procedure is discussed within the context of alternative multiple comparison procedures. Comments on the possible application of these tests to other economic analyses are also discussed.

DOI: 10.3233/JEM-1990-16302

Journal: Journal of Economic and Social Measurement, vol. 16, no. 3, pp. 137-148, 1990