Showing papers on "Probability-generating function published in 1988"
01 Jan 1988
TL;DR: Allais' general theory of random choices is essentially based on the consideration of the invariant cardinal utility function and the whole distribution of cardinal utilities, and on the general preference for security in the neighbourhood of certainty when large sums are at stake as mentioned in this paper.
Abstract: Allais’ general theory of random choices is essentially based on the consideration of the invariant cardinal utility function and the whole distribution of cardinal utilities, and on the general preference for security in the neighbourhood of certainty when large sums are at stake.
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TL;DR: The suggested approach, which may be called Fuzzy-Numerical Simulation, allows for ascribing a precise numerical value to a fuzzy variable by generating a value of a random variable related in some way to the fuzzy variable.
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TL;DR: The problem investigated in this paper concerns tossing a coin until a sequence of heads of a specified length is obtained and the situation has been tackled in such a way as to demonstrate the methods and power of probability generating functions.
Abstract: The problem investigated in this paper concerns tossing a coin until a sequence of heads of a specified length is obtained. The situation has been tackled in such a way as to demonstrate the methods and power of probability generating functions.
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