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A characterization of exponential distribution and the Sukhatme–Rényi decomposition of exponential maxima

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  • Yanev, George P.
  • Chakraborty, Santanu

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A new characterization of the exponential distribution is established. It is proven that the well-known Sukhatme–Rényi necessary condition is also sufficient for exponentiality. A method of proof due to Arnold and Villasenor based on the Maclaurin series expansion of the density is utilized.

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  • Yanev, George P. & Chakraborty, Santanu, 2016. "A characterization of exponential distribution and the Sukhatme–Rényi decomposition of exponential maxima," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 110(C), pages 94-102.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:110:y:2016:i:c:p:94-102
    DOI: 10.1016/j.spl.2015.12.004
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