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In estimating the discrete parameter of a Binomial distribution, to choose a truncated Poisson model as the prior distribution of this parameter is shown to be unsuitable.
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This research has been partially supported by Proyect DGES-PB97-1403-C03
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Girón, F.J., Moreno, E. A note on an assertion by E. Gutiérrez-Peña and A.F.M. Smith (Test, 1997, p.87). Test 7, 427–429 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02565122
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02565122