TY - JOUR
T1 - On the expectation of a ratio of quadratic forms in normal variables
AU - Smith, Murray D.
PY - 1989/11/1
Y1 - 1989/11/1
N2 - Using relatively recent results from multivariate distribution theory, the expectation of a ratio of quadratic forms in normal variables is obtained. Infinite series expressions involving the invariant polynomials of matrix argument are derived. Convergence of the solution depends upon the choice made for two positive, but upper bounded, constants. The same methodology is used to obtain the expectation of multiple ratios of quadratic forms in normal variables.
AB - Using relatively recent results from multivariate distribution theory, the expectation of a ratio of quadratic forms in normal variables is obtained. Infinite series expressions involving the invariant polynomials of matrix argument are derived. Convergence of the solution depends upon the choice made for two positive, but upper bounded, constants. The same methodology is used to obtain the expectation of multiple ratios of quadratic forms in normal variables.
KW - generalized hypergeometric function
KW - invariant polynomials
KW - quadratic forms
KW - zonal polynomials
UR - http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?scp=38249005851&partnerID=8YFLogxK
U2 - 10.1016/0047-259X(89)90065-1
DO - 10.1016/0047-259X(89)90065-1
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:38249005851
SN - 0047-259X
VL - 31
SP - 244
EP - 257
JO - Journal of Multivariate Analysis
JF - Journal of Multivariate Analysis
IS - 2
ER -