Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #10110: boost::random::negative_binomial_distribution unnecessary restriction to IntType for parameter k

Subject: Re: [Boost-bugs] [Boost C++ Libraries] #10110: boost::random::negative_binomial_distribution unnecessary restriction to IntType for parameter k
From: Boost C++ Libraries (noreply_at_[hidden])
Date: 2015-03-10 22:52:46

#10110: boost::random::negative_binomial_distribution unnecessary restriction to
IntType for parameter k
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  Reporter:  Maximilian Kleinert     |      Owner:  no-maintainer
  <kleinert.max@…>                   |     Status:  new
      Type:  Bugs                    |  Component:  random
 Milestone:  To Be Determined        |   Severity:  Problem
   Version:  Boost 1.55.0            |   Keywords:  random, negative
Resolution:                          |  binomial distribution
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Comment (by steven_watanabe):

 Replying to [comment:2 Maximilian Kleinert <kleinert.max@…>]:
 > The standard only describes the negative binomial distribution for
 trials, e.g. integer parameters. So the behavior for a non integer value
 is unspecified by the standard.

 Not correct.  The standard specifies that it takes an integer parameter.
 It also states that a floating point number can be converted to
 an integer.  Therefore the behavior when passing a floating point
 number is specified even if it isn't useful.

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Ticket URL: <https://svn.boost.org/trac/boost/ticket/10110#comment:3>
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