Article
Algorithms for Computing the Distributions of Sums of Discrete Random Variables
Mathematical and Computer Modeling
Document Type
Article
Department/Program
Mathematics
Pub Date
12-1-2004
Publisher
Elsevier
Abstract
We present algorithms for computing the probability density function of the sum of two independent discrete random variables, along with an implementation of the algorithm in a computer algebra system. Some examples illustrate the utility of this algorithm.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcm.2005.01.003
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Citation Information
D. L. Evans and Lawrence Leemis. "Algorithms for Computing the Distributions of Sums of Discrete Random Variables" Mathematical and Computer Modeling Vol. 40 Iss. 13 (2004) p. 1429 - 1452 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lawrence-leemis/3/
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