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A new unit-bimodal distribution based on correlated Birnbaum-Saunders random variables

Abstract

In this paper, we propose a new distribution over the unit interval which can be characterized as a ratio of the type $Z=Y/(X+Y)$ where $X$ and $Y$ are two correlated Birnbaum-Saunders random variables. The density of $Z$ may be unimodal or bimodal. Simple expressions for the cumulative distribution function, moment-generating function and moments are obtained. Moreover, the stress-strength probability between $X$ and $Y$ is calculated explicitly in the symmetric case, that is, when the respective scale parameters are equal. Two applications of the ratio distribution are discussed.

Authors

Vila R; Saulo H; Quintino F; Zörnig P

Publication date

July 31, 2024

DOI

10.48550/arxiv.2408.00100

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arXiv

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