Characterization of Negative Exponential Distribution through Expectation

Abstract

For characterization of negative exponential distribution one needs any arbitrary non-constant function only in place of approaches such as identical distributions, absolute continuity, constant regression of order statistics, continuity and linear regression of order statistics, non-degeneracy etc. available in the literature. Path breaking different approach for characterization of negative exponential distribution through expectation of non-constant function of random variable is obtained. An example is given for illustrative purpose.

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M. B., "Characterization of Negative Exponential Distribution through Expectation," Open Journal of Statistics, Vol. 3 No. 5, 2013, pp. 367-369. doi: 10.4236/ojs.2013.35042.

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