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BetaDistribution

BetaDistribution[

,

]
represents a continuous beta distribution with shape parameters

and

.

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The probability density for value x in a gamma distribution is proportional to for , and is zero for or . »

BetaDistribution allows and to be any positive real numbers.

BetaDistribution can be used with such functions as Mean, CDF and RandomReal. »

Basic Examples (2)

The mean and variance of a beta distribution:

The probability density function depends on the beta function:

Applications (2)

Properties & Relations (3)

Possible Issues (2)

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