Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Distributions in Statistics and Probability
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Mathematics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 August 2023) | Viewed by 28814
Special Issue Editors
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Dear Colleagues,
Probability distribution is one of the most important concepts in probability and statistics that provides a mathematical description of random events. Probability distributions are ubiquitous in statistical applications, and their application areas include but are not limited to engineering, life science, medicine, environments, social science, and natural science. Generally, probability distributions can be categorised into two groups, i.e., symmetrical and asymmetrical distributions. A symmetrical distribution is a type of distribution whose probability density function or probability mass function is symmetric around its mean. The most famous example of the symmetric distributions is the normal distribution, and other examples include the t-distribution, the Cauchy distribution, the logistic distribution, the uniform distribution, etc. On the other hand, the shape of an asymmetrical distribution is not symmetric, and examples include the gamma distribution, the log-normal distribution, the beta distribution, the Weibull distribution, etc. Both symmetrical and asymmetrical distributions have received considerable attention in the probability and statistics literature.
In this Special Issue, we are interested in theoretical developments and new applications of symmetrical and asymmetrical distributions in all areas. In particular, the authors need to highlight the concept of symmetry in their studies. This can be done either by explaining why a symmetrical or asymmetrical distribution is appropriate for their applications or by investigating the differences between these two types of distribution in their studies.
Dr. Piao Chen
Prof. Dr. Ancha Xu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- estimation
- probability theory
- statistical application
- reliability
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