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Showing 1 to 2 of 2 for “"r-largest order statistics"”.
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Nonparametric smoothing in extreme value theory
… value distribution and the distribution of the r largest order statistics. Estimation is performed by implementing a Fisher scoring algorithm to maximize the penalized log-likelihood function. The approach provides a flexible framework for exploring smooth trends in sample extremes, with the …
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Modelling flood heights of the Limpopo River at Beitbridge Border Post using extreme value distributions
Haulage trucks and cross border traders cross through Beitbridge border post from landlocked countries such as Zimbabwe and Zambia for the sake of trading. Because of global warming, South Africa has lately been experiencing extreme weather patterns in the form of very high temperatures and heavy …