| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1140768 | Mathematics and Computers in Simulation | 2007 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
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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Authors
Saralees Nadarajah, Arjun K. Gupta,