How often do we reject a superior value? (Extended abstract)
Words $a_1 a_2 \ldots a_n$ with independent letters $a_k$ taken from the set of natural numbers, and a weight (probability) attached via the geometric distribution $pq^{i-1}(p+q=1)$ are considered. A consecutive record (motivated by the analysis of a skip list structure) can only advance from $k$ to...
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Discrete Mathematics & Theoretical Computer Science
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Discrete Mathematics & Theoretical Computer Science |
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| Online Access: | https://dmtcs.episciences.org/2949/pdf |