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On the extensions of some classical distributions*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  20 January 2009

A. Sri Ranga
Affiliation:
ICMSC—University of Sao PauloSao Carlos, SP, Brazil
J. H. McCabe
Affiliation:
Department of Mathematical SciencesUniversity of St AndrewsSt Andrews, Fife, Scotland
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Abstract

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Some properties of polynomials associated with strong distribution functions are given, including conditions for the polynomials to satisfy a three term recurrence relation. Strong distributions that are extensions to the four classical distributions are given as examples.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Edinburgh Mathematical Society 1991

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