Covariance identity for multinomial trials

Andrew. L. Rukhin

Statistics & Probability Letters, 2003, vol. 63, issue 1, 107-112

Abstract: A formula for the covariance of duration times between successive occurrences of two different outcomes in multinomial trials is derived. Its relationship to the Banach match-box problem and restricted randomization designs is mentioned.

Keywords: Allocation; rules; Banach; match-box; problem; Probability; generating; function; Randomization; design (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2003
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