BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

RayleighDistribution

RayleighDistribution[]
represents the Rayleigh distribution with scale parameter .

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The probability density for value in a Rayleigh distribution is proportional to for , and is zero for . »
RayleighDistribution allows to be any positive real number.
RayleighDistribution 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 (6)Scope (6)

Applications (7)Applications (7)

Properties & Relations (15)Properties & Relations (15)

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

Neat Examples (1)Neat Examples (1)

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