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Term: Gamma Distribution
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2009-02-26
Definition:
A two-parameter family of probability distributions. It is used to model continuous variables, such as money or tariff fees, that are always positive and have skewed distributions (i.e., are not normally distributed). The probability density function for a gamma distribution can be given as:

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- Katz A, Bogdanovic B, Ekuma O, Soodeen RA, Chateau D, Burnett C. Physician Resource Projection Models . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2009. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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- Finlayson GS, Forget E, Ekuma O, Derksen S, Bond R, Martens P, De Coster C. Allocating Funds for Healthcare in Manitoba Regional Health Authorities: A First Step--Population-Based Funding. Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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