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InverseGaussianDistribution

InverseGaussianDistribution[

,

]
represents an inverse Gaussian distribution with mean

and scale parameter

.

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

InverseGaussianDistribution allows and to be any positive real numbers.

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

Basic Examples (2)

The mean and variance of an inverse Gaussian distribution:

Probability density function:

Applications (2)

Properties & Relations (2)

Possible Issues (2)

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