2007Journal of Modern Applied Statistical MethodsOpen access

On the Properties of Beta-Gamma Distribution

Lingji Kong, Carl Lee, Jungsywan H. Sepanski

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A class of generalized gamma distribution called the beta-gamma distribution is proposed. Some of its properties are examined. Its shape can be reversed J-shaped, unimodal, or bimodal. Reliability and hazard functions are also derived, and applications are discussed.

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A class of generalized gamma distribution called the beta-gamma distribution is proposed. Some of its properties are examined. Its shape can be reversed J-shaped, unimodal, or bimodal. Reliability and hazard functions are also derived, and applications are discussed.

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A class of generalized gamma distribution called the beta-gamma distribution is proposed. Some of its properties are examined. Its shape can be reversed J-shaped, unimodal, or bimodal. Reliability and hazard functions are also derived, and applications are discussed.

Key concepts: Mathematics, Generalized gamma distribution, Beta distribution, Gamma distribution, BETA (programming language), Generalized beta distribution, Generalized integer gamma distribution, Inverse-gamma distribution

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