Multivariate probability distribution

In summary, the conversation discusses the differences between higher-order cumulants and moments in multivariate probability distributions. It is mentioned that for normal distributions, cumulants of order higher than two are zero and do not contribute much information. However, in general, higher-order cumulants contain decreasing significance compared to higher-order moments. It is also noted that all moments contain information about the lower moments and cannot be set to zero.
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"In multivariate probability distribution higher-order cumulants contain information of decreasing significance, unlike higher-order moments".
 
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Can you provide more detail? is this for a course? did you read it in some book? what is the context of your question?
 
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For normal distributions cumulants above those of second order vanish, which pretty much means they don't contribute much information.
 
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In multivariate probability distribution the first two cumulants are the means and covariances.Higher-order cumulants contain information of decreasing significance, unlike higher-order moments.We cannot set all moments higher than a certain order equal to zero since E(X^2n)>=E(X^n)^2 and thus,all moments contain information about
the lower moments.
 
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beman said:
In multivariate probability distribution the first two cumulants are the means and covariances.Higher-order cumulants contain information of decreasing significance, unlike higher-order moments.We cannot set all moments higher than a certain order equal to zero since E(X^2n)>=E(X^n)^2 and thus,all moments contain information about
the lower moments.

Again - for normal distributions, cumulants of order higher than two are zero: it isn't decreasing significance, it is no significance.
 

What is a multivariate probability distribution?

A multivariate probability distribution is a mathematical function that describes the probability of obtaining a set of values in a multivariate system. It takes into account multiple variables and their relationships to determine the likelihood of a specific outcome.

What types of variables are involved in a multivariate probability distribution?

A multivariate probability distribution involves two or more random variables. These variables can be continuous, such as height or weight, or discrete, such as gender or number of children.

How is a multivariate probability distribution different from a univariate probability distribution?

A univariate probability distribution involves only one variable, while a multivariate probability distribution involves multiple variables. Additionally, a univariate distribution only describes the probability of a single variable, while a multivariate distribution describes the joint probability of multiple variables.

What are some common examples of multivariate probability distributions?

Some common examples of multivariate probability distributions include the multivariate normal distribution, multivariate t-distribution, and multivariate binomial distribution. These are used to model various real-world phenomena, such as stock prices, weather patterns, and election results.

What is the importance of understanding multivariate probability distributions?

Understanding multivariate probability distributions is crucial for many scientific fields, including statistics, machine learning, and data analysis. It allows researchers to model and analyze complex systems with multiple variables and make predictions about future outcomes. It is also essential for making informed decisions and drawing accurate conclusions from data.

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