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Estimation of the parameter of the inverse Gaussian distribution from generalised censored samples

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In this paper, a new Type of censored sample referred as ‘generalised censored sample’ is defined and is differentiated fromCohen's [1963] progressively censored type I and type II samples. The maximum likelihood estimate of the parameter of the inverse Gaussian distribution from generalised censored samples is obtained. An expression for the standard error of the estimate is given.

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    G. B. Nath

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Nath, G.B. Estimation of the parameter of the inverse Gaussian distribution from generalised censored samples. Metrika 24, 1–6 (1977). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01893387

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