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Beta distribution and associated Stirling numbers of the second kind

Probability 2026-01-14 v1 Combinatorics Statistics Theory Statistics Theory

Abstract

This article gives a formula for associated Stirling numbers of the second kind based on the moment of a sum of independent random variables having a beta distribution. From this formula we deduce, using probabilistic approaches, lower and upper bounds for these numbers.

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@article{arxiv.2601.08453,
  title  = {Beta distribution and associated Stirling numbers of the second kind},
  author = {Jakub Gismatullin and Patrick Tardivel},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2601.08453},
  year   = {2026}
}