Using Univariate Bézier Distributions to Model Simulation Input Processes
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A graphical, interactive technique for modeling univariate simulation input processes by using a family of probability distributions based on Bezier curves that has an open-ended parameterization and is capable of accurately representing an unlimited variety of distributional shapes.Abstract:
We describe a graphical, interactive technique for modeling univariate simulation input processes by using a family of probability distributions based on Bezier curves. This family has an open-ende...read more
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