Methods for Modelling and Generating Probabilistic Components in Digital Computer Simulation When the Standard Distributions Are Not Adequate: A Survey.

Abstract

Methods of modelling probabilistic components which are not adequately represented by the standard continuous distributions (such as normal, gamma, and Weibull) are surveyed. The methods are categorized as systems of distributions, approximations to the cumulative distribution function, and four-parameter distributions. Emphasis is on generality, determination of appropriate parameter values, and random variate generation. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA044511

Entities

People

  • Bruce Schmeiser

Organizations

  • Southern Methodist University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Digital Computers
  • Distribution Functions
  • Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Operations Research
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Mathematics

Readers

  • Statistical inference.
  • Systems Analysis and Design