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Classical Extreme Value Theory and Models

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An Introduction to Statistical Modeling of Extreme Values

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In this chapter we develop the model which represents the cornerstone of extreme value theory.

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  1. Department of Mathematics, University of Bristol, University Walk, BS8 1TW, Bristol, UK

    Stuart Coles

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Coles, S. (2001). Classical Extreme Value Theory and Models. In: An Introduction to Statistical Modeling of Extreme Values. Springer Series in Statistics. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-3675-0_3

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