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Continuous Univariate Distributions, Volume 1

by (author) Norman L. Johnson, Samuel Kotz & Narayanaswamy Balakrishnan

Publisher
Wiley
Initial publish date
Oct 1994
Category
General
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9780471584957
    Publish Date
    Oct 1994
    List Price
    $377.95

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The definitive reference for statistical distributions

Continuous Univariate Distributions, Volume 1 offers comprehensive guidance toward the most commonly used statistical distributions, including normal, lognormal, inverse Gaussian, Pareto, Cauchy, gamma distributions and more. Each distribution includes clear definitions and properties, plus methods of inference, applications, algorithms, characterizations, and reference to other related distributions. Organized for easy navigation and quick reference, this book is an invaluable resource for investors, data analysts, or anyone working with statistical distributions on a regular basis.

About the authors

Contributor Notes

NORMAN L. JOHNSON, PHD, was Professor Emeritus, Department of Statistics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Johnson was Editor-in-Chief of the Encyclopedia of Statistical Sciences, Second Edition.

SAMUEL KOTZ, PHD, is Professor and Research Scholar, Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, The George Washington University in Washington, DC.