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ParetoDistribution

ParetoDistribution[k,

]
represents a Pareto distribution with minimum value parameter k and shape parameter

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

ParetoDistribution allows and k to be any positive real numbers.

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

Basic Examples (2)

The mean and variance of a Pareto distribution:

Probability density function:

Applications (2)

Properties & Relations (2)

Possible Issues (2)

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