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The binomial distribution maximises entropy among sums of negatively related indicators with fixed mean and support

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Abstract: We show that the binomial distribution supported on $\{0,1,\ldots,n\}$ and with mean $np$ for some $0

Source: arXiv (Cornell University)

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2610.26543

Author: Daly, Fraser

Institutions: Heriot-Watt University, Maxwell Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Probability and Statistical Research

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7223017204

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