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The present paper provides a set of useful algorithms for evaluating the beta distribution function in easily programmed form. These algorithms are the most important of the currently available procedures. Each is expressed in recursive form and a discussion of the quality of each is included. Applications of these algorithms to the evaluation of t, F and noncentral F distribution functions is also included.
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Posten, H.O. (1986). Algorithms for the Beta Distribution Function. In: De Antoni, F., Lauro, N., Rizzi, A. (eds) COMPSTAT. Physica-Verlag HD. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-46890-2_46
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