This monograph is a compilation of research on the inverse Gaussian distribution. It emphasizes the presentation of the statistical properties, methods, and applications of the two-parameter inverse Gaussian family of distribution. It is useful to statisticians and users of statistical distribution.
Raj Chhikara is professor emeritus at UHCL.J. Leroy Folks is a professor at Oklahoma State University.
1. Introduction 2. Properties of the Inverse Gaussian Distribution 3. Genesis 4. Certain Useful Transformations and Characterizations 5. Sampling and Estimation of Parameters 6. Significance Tests 7. Bayesian Inference 8. Regression Analysis 9. Life Testing and Reliability 10. Applications 11. Additional Topics
Subir Ghosh, William R. Schucany, William B. Smith, USA) Ghosh, Subir (University of California-Riverside, USA) Schucany, William R. (Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, USA) Smith, William B. (Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas
Andre I. Khuri, John A. Cornell, USA) Khuri, Andre I. (Professor Emeritus, Department of Statistics, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA) Cornell, John A. (University of Florida, Gainesville
Ernest W. Nicholson, University of Oxford; Fellow of Oriel College) Nicholson, Ernest W. (Oriel Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture, Oriel Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture, Walter Nicholson
Michael J. Earl, Michael Earl, Oxford) Earl, Michael (Andersen Consulting Professor of Information Management, London Business School; and Fellow, Andersen Consulting Professor of Information Management, London Business School; and Fellow, Templeton College