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exponential_distribution [2019/09/29 01:56]
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exponential_distribution [2019/09/29 02:05]
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 This gives a Cumulative Density Function of This gives a Cumulative Density Function of
 $$\mbox{CDF}=1-e^{-x} $$ $$\mbox{CDF}=1-e^{-x} $$
 +
 +For example, 95% of the distribution lies below $x \approx 3$. 
 +$$0.95 = 1-e^{-x}$$
 +$$x \approx 2.996$$
 +and 99% of the distribution is above $x \approx 0.01$
 +$$0.01 = 1-e^{-x}$$
 +$$x \approx 0.01005$$
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