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A bibliometric distribution which really works

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  • H. S. Sichel

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The Generalized Inverse Gaussian‐Poisson Distribution is suggested as an all‐embracing mathematical model for bibliometric frequency distributions. Twelve examples are given which show that the new model cannot be rejected by virtue of an objective chi‐squared test.

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  • H. S. Sichel, 1985. "A bibliometric distribution which really works," Journal of the American Society for Information Science, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 36(5), pages 314-321, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jamest:v:36:y:1985:i:5:p:314-321
    DOI: 10.1002/asi.4630360506
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    10. Sarabia, José María & Gómez-Déniz, Emilio & Sarabia, María & Prieto, Faustino, 2010. "A general method for generating parametric Lorenz and Leimkuhler curves," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 4(4), pages 524-539.

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