A technique for generating normally distributed random numbers is described. It is faster than those currently in general use and is readily applicable to both binary and decimal computers.

Abstract: Sums of exponentially distributed random variables (RVs) play important roles in performance analysis of various communication systems. Their logarithmic expectations can not only facilitate ...

The LHS indicates that g is a function of D variables whereas the RHS indicates that g is a function of only 1 variable.

Forecasting for any small business involves guesswork. You know your business and its past performance, but you may not be comfortable predicting the future. Using Excel is a great way to perform what ...

The latest Times/Siena survey shows Trump up by six points among registered voters and three among likely voters. By Nate Cohn This afternoon’s New York Times/Siena College poll doesn’t look much like ...

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Roll a die and ask students to identify the random variable. Since a die can only take on values of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, this is a discrete random variable. Repeat ...