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Zipf distribution probability density function (PDF).

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function ZipfPDF(x: Integer; s: double; N: Integer): double; overload;
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Parameters
Parameters 
Description 
x 
Function domain, positive integer or zero [0,N]. 
s 
Distribution parameter, real positive value. 
N 
Distribution parameter, positive integer. 
Returns

the Zipf distribution probability density function (PDF).

Description

Calculates the Zipf probability distribution function. The Zipf probability density function is defined by the following equation: 

 

where H(N,s) is a generalized Harmonic function, evaluated at parameters N,s and x,s respectively.

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