A Probability Model Involving the Use of the Zero-Truncated Yule Distribution for Analysing Surname Data

In this paper, a probability model leading to a Yule distribution is developed in the study of surname frequency data. This distribution, suitably truncated, is fitted to actual data as an alternative to the discrete Pareto distribution, with quite satisfactory results

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Year of publication:	[2006]
Authors:	Panaretos, John
Publisher:	[2006]: [S.l.] : SSRN
Subject:	Wahrscheinlichkeitsrechnung \| Probability theory \| Theorie \| Theory \| Statistische Verteilung \| Statistical distribution

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Extent:	1 Online-Ressource (4 p)
Type of publication:	Book / Working Paper
Language:	English
Source:	ECONIS - Online Catalogue of the ZBW

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