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Accuracy of Sample Moments Calculations Among Widely Used Statistical Programs.

Authors :
Wilkinson, Leland
Dallal, Gerard E.
Source :
American Statistician; Aug77, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p128, 4p, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
1977

Abstract

Examines the accuracy of sample moments calculation using statistical programs. Advantages of the desk calculator algorithm; Use of desk calculator algorithm in short word length machines; Differences in the accuracy of algorithms for computing sample moments.

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Subjects :
STATISTICS
COMPUTER algorithms

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Language :
English
ISSN :
00031305
Volume :
31
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
American Statistician
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
5011187
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2307/2682964
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