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On axiomatic characterization of information-theoretic measures

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An axiomatic characterization of an information-theoretic quantity associated with a pair of probability distributions having the same number of elements has been given. This quantity, under additional suitable conditions, leads to Kullback's information and Kerridge's inaccuracy concepts. By modifying one of the axioms, the two-parameter generalization of these is obtained.

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  1. Faculty of Mathematics, University of Delhi, Delhi, India

    Bhu Dev Sharma & Inder Jeet Taneja

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Sharma, B.D., Taneja, I.J. On axiomatic characterization of information-theoretic measures. J Stat Phys 10, 337–346 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01012255

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