Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis
Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9781111793715
Author: John A. Rice
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 2.5, Problem 66P
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Compute the generation of random variables for the density function f(x)=αxα1,for x>1 from a uniform random number generator.

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