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LogSeriesDistribution

LogSeriesDistribution[

]
represents a logarithmic series distribution with parameter

.

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The probability for value x in a logarithmic series distribution is for positive integers, and is zero otherwise. »

LogSeriesDistribution allows to be any real number between 0 and 1.

LogSeriesDistribution can be used with such functions as Mean, CDF and RandomInteger. »

Basic Examples (2)

Mean and variance of a log series distribution:

Probability density function:

Applications (2)

Possible Issues (2)

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