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| Functions and CALL Routines |
| Category: | Mathematical |
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Syntax |
| BETA(a,b) |
is the first shape parameter, where a>0.
is the second shape parameter, where b>0.
| Details |
The BETA function is mathematically given by the equation
![[equation]](./images/deqn4.gif)
![[equation]](./images/leqn4.gif)
is the gamma function.
If the expression cannot be computed, BETA returns a missing value.
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| SAS Statements | Results |
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x=beta(5,3); |
0.9523809524e-2 |
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