Nonparametric regression techniques are often sensitive to the presence of
correlation in the errors. The practical consequences of this sensitivity a
re explained, including the breakdown of several popular data-driven smooth
ing parameter selection methods. We review the existing literature in kerne
l regression, smoothing splines and wavelet regression under correlation, b
oth for short-range and long-range dependence. Extensions to random design,
higher dimensional models and adaptive estimation are discussed.