Frequentist evaluation of intervals estimated for a binomial parameter and for the ratio of Poisson means

@article{Cousins2009FrequentistEO,
  title={Frequentist evaluation of intervals estimated for a binomial parameter and for the ratio of Poisson means},
  author={Robert D. Cousins and Kathryn E. Hymes and J. Tucker},
  journal={Nuclear Instruments \& Methods in Physics Research Section A-accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment},
  year={2009},
  volume={612},
  pages={388-398}
}
  • R. CousinsKathryn E. HymesJ. Tucker
  • Published 24 May 2009
  • Mathematics
  • Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A-accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipment
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