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A likelihood ratio test for bimodality in two-component mixtures with application to regional income distribution in the EU

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  • Hajo Holzmann & Sebastian Vollmer, 2008. "A likelihood ratio test for bimodality in two-component mixtures with application to regional income distribution in the EU," AStA Advances in Statistical Analysis, Springer;German Statistical Society, vol. 92(1), pages 57-69, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:alstar:v:92:y:2008:i:1:p:57-69
    DOI: 10.1007/s10182-008-0057-2
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