Two Methods for Smooth Estimation of Discrete Distributions.

Abstract

This paper presents two methods for smooth estimation of discrete distributions. Asymptotic consistency and normality is given for both estimators. Small sample performance by Monte Carlo comparison with the maximum likelihood relative frequency estimator is also examined for two smooth discrete distributions.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA003709

Entities

People

  • J. Van Ryzin
  • M. C. Wang

Organizations

  • University of Wisconsin–Madison

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Consistency
  • Data Science
  • Discrete Distribution
  • Estimators
  • Frequency
  • Information Science
  • Mathematics
  • Normality
  • Statistical Algorithms
  • Statistical Analysis

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Adaptive Control and Estimation with Uncertainty in Dynamic Systems.
  • Regression Analysis.