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Fitting the Generalized Lambda Distribution (GLD) System by A Method of Percentiles, II: Tables

Edward J. DudewiczDepartment of MathematicsSyracuse UniversitySyracuse, NY13244
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Zaven A. KarianDepartment of Mathematics and Computer ScienceDenison UniversityGranville, OH43023
Pages 1-73 | Published online: 14 Aug 2013

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