Pgf

Discussion in 'CT3' started by saba usman, May 7, 2014.

  1. saba usman

    saba usman Member

    PGF for uniform discrete distribution given in tables is different from the one given in solution of ques 5.5.
    though the core reading states that mod t<=1.
    plz explain.
     
  2. bapan

    bapan Ton up Member

    If you use the formula in the tables, use h = 1 and s = 1/t.
    Also take out t^a outside the brackets.
     
  3. saba usman

    saba usman Member

    Actually what i meant was that formula we are using in example is for gp series where r is less than 1
    And in tables i think it is calculated using formula for r greater than 1.
    t or s are dummy variable ,we can use either.
     
  4. John Lee

    John Lee ActEd Tutor Staff Member

    We only need |r|< 1 when we are summing an infinite geometric series.

    In Q5.5 this is a finite series so the condition is not needed.
     

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