St. Lawrence University
Mathematics, Compuer Science & Statistics
Emily Sheldon
Advisor: Dr. Michael Schuckers
Honor Project Fall 2005
"Sequential Analysis for the Beta-Binomial "
Abstract: In th is paper we attempt to derive an equation from the Beta-binomial distribution that can be used to apply sequential probability ratio testing to biometric devices. WE first examine sequential analysis testing methods and thena pply them to t examples of multiple independent bernoulli trials. We use these exmples to ilustrate the decision of when to stop testing. Lastly, we examine the Beta-binomial distribution and derive an equation that can be u sed in sequential analysis methodology. |
Table of Contents 3. Sequential Probability Ratio Test 5. The Beta-Binomial Distribution 6. Conclusion Bibliography
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Created March 7, 2006
Peg Barkley
Math, CS & Stats. Department
St. Lawrence University