1. Introduction -- 2. Some Basic Ideas of Smoothing -- 3. Statistical Properties of Smoothers -- 4. Data-Driven Choice of Smoothing Parameters -- 5. Classical Lack-of-Fit Tests -- 6. Lack-of-Fit Tests Based on Linear Smoothers -- 7. Testing for Association via Automated Order Selection -- 8. Data-Driven Lack-of-Fit Tests for General Parametric Models -- 9. Extending the Scope of Application -- 10. Some Examples
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