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BetaDistribution

BetaDistribution[, ]
represents a continuous beta distribution with shape parameters and .

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The probability density for value in a beta 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 RandomVariate. »

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Basic Examples (4)Basic Examples (4)

Probability density function:

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Cumulative distribution function:

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Mean and variance:

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Median:

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Scope (7)Scope (7)

Applications (2)Applications (2)

Properties & Relations (18)Properties & Relations (18)

Possible Issues (2)Possible Issues (2)
Possible Issues (2)Possible Issues (2)

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GammaDistribution BinomialDistribution Beta BetaRegularized InverseBetaRegularized FRatioDistribution DirichletDistribution

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