A likelihood based scheme for estimating and limiting rates in coincidenceanalysis

Authors
Mukherjee, S Mohanty, SD
Citation
S. Mukherjee et Sd. Mohanty, A likelihood based scheme for estimating and limiting rates in coincidenceanalysis, INT J MOD D, 9(3), 2000, pp. 337-340
Citations number
2
Categorie Soggetti
Space Sciences
Journal title
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MODERN PHYSICS D
ISSN journal
02182718 → ACNP
Volume
9
Issue
3
Year of publication
2000
Pages
337 - 340
Database
ISI
SICI code
0218-2718(200006)9:3<337:ALBSFE>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
We show how a likelihood based analysis can be used to set upper limits, ob tain confidence intervals or make point estimates in a coincidence analysis . This approach is transparent and provides a unified scheme for a wide var iety of situations.