Document Type
Article
Department/Program
Mathematics
Journal Title
Mathematical and Computer Modeling
Pub Date
12-2004
Publisher
Elsevier
Volume
40
Issue
13
First Page
1429
Abstract
We present algorithms for computing the probability density function of the sum of two independent discrete random variables, along with an implementation of the algorithm in a computer algebra system. Some examples illustrate the utility of this algorithm.
Recommended Citation
Evans, D. L. and Leemis, Lawrence, Algorithms for Computing the Distributions of Sums of Discrete Random Variables (2004). Mathematical and Computer Modeling, 40(13), 1429-1452.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcm.2005.01.003
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mcm.2005.01.003
Publisher Statement
This version is the accepted (post-print) version of the manuscript.
