| Author | Rahim, Abdul Rauf |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. CS-88-2 |
| Subject(s) | Functions, Beta
|
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | The beta distribution function (or Incomplete Beta Function)
is commonly used in statistics and other related areas. The
function and its inverse are difficult to evaluate. So far only
one algorithm had been available for computing the distribution
function and its inverse. However, there had been indications by
people using it, that it does not converge for some conditions.
The purpose of this study was to develop and implement other
algorithms to compute the incomplete beta function and its
inverse.
Three new algorithms were developed. A detailed comparison
was carried out with the existing scheme. Results suggest that
the existing one has no problems in convergence. Also it is
accurate and better in terms of computation time.
However, one of the developed algorithms which increases the
parameter values, can be improved if a better approximation
formula needed for convergence is evolved and can replace the
existing one.
A second developed algorithm consuming large computation
time can be used as greater accuracy can be achieved. It can b e
used to generate the tables. |
| Year | 1988 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Computer Science (CS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Huynh, Ngoc Phien
|
| Examination Committee(s) | Sadananda, Ramakoti ;Frausum, Yves G. Van
|
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Federal Republic of Germany (DAAD) |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |