Bayesian Estimation of Shape Parameter of Erlang Distribution under Precautionary Loss Function

Authors

  • Himanshu Pandey
  • Kusum Lata Singh, Arun Kumar Rao

Keywords:

Consul and Geeta prior, erlang distribution, precautionary loss function

Abstract

Erlang distribution is considered. Bayesian method of estimation is employed in order to estimate the shape
parameter of Erlang distribution by using Consul and Geeta priors. In this paper, the Bayes estimators of
the shape parameter have been obtained under precautionary loss function.

Published

2020-07-12

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