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Moments of order statistics of Topp–Leone distribution

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We derive explicit algebraic expressions for both of the single and product moments of order statistics from Topp–Leone distribution. We also give an identity about single moments of order statistics. These expressions will be useful for computational purposes.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, Nigde University, 51200, Nigde, Turkey

    Ali İ. Genç

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Genç, A.İ. Moments of order statistics of Topp–Leone distribution. Stat Papers 53, 117–131 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00362-010-0320-y

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