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A generalized gamma distribution with application to drought data

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  • Nadarajah, Saralees
  • Gupta, Arjun K.

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Gamma distributions are some of the most popular models for hydrological processes. In this paper, a very flexible family which contains the gamma distribution as a particular case is introduced. Evidence of flexibility is shown by examining the shape of its probability density function (pdf). A treatment of the mathematical properties is provided by deriving expressions for the n th moment. Estimation and simulation issues are also considered. Finally, a detailed application to drought data from the State of Nebraska is illustrated.

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  • Nadarajah, Saralees & Gupta, Arjun K., 2007. "A generalized gamma distribution with application to drought data," Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM), Elsevier, vol. 74(1), pages 1-7.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:matcom:v:74:y:2007:i:1:p:1-7
    DOI: 10.1016/j.matcom.2006.04.004
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