The Kolmogorov Distance between the Binomial and Poisson Laws: Efficient Algorithms and Sharp Estimates

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Main Authors: Adell Jos&#233;A, Anoz Jos&#233;M, Lekuona Alberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Inequalities and Applications
Online Access:http://www.journalofinequalitiesandapplications.com/content/2009/965712