Characterizations of exponential distribution via conditional expectations of record values

preprint2011arXivOpen access

Abstract

We prove that the exponential distribution is the only one which satisfies a regression identity. This identity involves conditional expectation of the sample mean of record values given two record values outside of the sample.

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