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Statistical Computer Simulations And Monte Carlo Methods

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  • Sanda Micula

    (Babeş-Bolyai University)

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In this paper we present Monte Carlo methods for estimating distribution characteristics of random variables. We describe algorithms for computer simulations of some common distributions and their implementation in MATLAB. The paper concludes with examples and applications.

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  • Sanda Micula, 2015. "Statistical Computer Simulations And Monte Carlo Methods," Romanian Economic Business Review, Romanian-American University, vol. 9(2), pages 384-394, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:rau:journl:v:10:y:2015:i:2:p:384-394
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    1. Sanda Micula & Ioana D. Pop, 2016. "Simulations Of Continuous Random Variables And Monte Carlo Methods," Romanian Economic Business Review, Romanian-American University, vol. 10(2), pages 435-447, December.

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