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We prove that any beta distribution can be simulated by means of a sequence of distributions defined via multiplicative functions related to the generalized divisors function. We also estimate the remainder terms.
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Bareikis, G., Mačiulis, A. Modeling the beta distribution using multiplicative functions. Lith Math J 57, 171–182 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10986-017-9351-6
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