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Bayesian flood frequency analysis in the light of model and parameter uncertainties

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This study was supported by the Major Program of National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 51190095), the National Basic Research Program of China (also called 973 Program, grant no. 2010CB951102), and by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 51079039, 51179046).

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    Zhongmin Liang, Wenjuan Chang & Binquan Li

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Liang, Z., Chang, W. & Li, B. Bayesian flood frequency analysis in the light of model and parameter uncertainties. Stoch Environ Res Risk Assess 26, 721–730 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00477-011-0552-y

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