Likelihood-based inference for the power half-normal distribution

In this paper we consider an extension of the half-normal distribution based on the distribution of the maximum of a random sample. It is shown that this distribution belongs to the family of beta generalized half-normal distributions. Properties of its density are investigated, maximum likelihood e...

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Main Authors: Yolanda M. Gómez, Heleno Bolfarine
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Atlantis Press 2015-11-01
Series:Journal of Statistical Theory and Applications (JSTA)
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Online Access:https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/25845143.pdf