moment-generating function

noun

A function derived from the probability distribution of a random variable.

Meanings

nounmoment-generating function (plural moment-generating functions)

plural moment-generating functions

  1. mathematicsA function derived from the probability distribution of a random variable.

Translations

Finnish momenttiemäfunktio, momenttifunktio
  • momenttiemäfunktiofunction
  • momenttifunktiofunction
  • momentit generoiva funktiofunction
Indonesian fungsi pembangkit momen
  • fungsi pembangkit momenfunction
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Chicago

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