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Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

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On The Properties Of Beta-Gamma Distribution, Lingji Kong, Carl Lee, J.H. Sepanski May 2007

On The Properties Of Beta-Gamma Distribution, Lingji Kong, Carl Lee, J.H. Sepanski

Journal of Modern Applied Statistical Methods

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.