Generalized Entropy of Order Statistics

Richa Thapliyal, H. C. Taneja

Department of Applied Mathematics, Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India.

DOI: 10.4236/am.2012.312272                

Abstract

In this communication, we consider and study a generalized two parameters entropy of order statistics and derive bounds for it. The generalized residual entropy using order statistics has also been discussed.

Keywords

Entropy; Order Statistics; Probability Integral Transformation; Residual Entropy; Generalized Information

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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