Some gamma function inequalities occurring in probability theory

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    • Kwara Nantomah University for Development Studies, Navrongo Campus.
    2015-03-08
    https://doi.org/10.14419/gjma.v3i2.4319
  • Gamma function, Completely monotonic function, Inequality.
  • By utilizing some basic analytical techniques, the authors establish some new Gamma function inequalities occurring in the study of Probability Theory.

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    Nantomah, K. (2015). Some gamma function inequalities occurring in probability theory. Global Journal of Mathematical Analysis, 3(2), 49-53. https://doi.org/10.14419/gjma.v3i2.4319