NONRIGOROUS PROOFS OF STIRLING'S FORMULA.

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Title:	NONRIGOROUS PROOFS OF STIRLING'S FORMULA.
Authors:	Bagui, Subhash C.¹, Bagui, Sikha², Hemasinha, Rohan¹
Source:	Mathematics & Computer Education. Spring2013, Vol. 47 Issue 2, p115-125. 11p.
Subject Terms:	Mathematical formulas, Poisson distribution, Mathematical variables, Probability theory, Mathematical analysis
Abstract:	The article describes a new way of deriving Stirling's formula together with two existing methods. The new method employs the result on convergence of moments and Poisson distribution while the two other methods use changes of variables in the gamma function and the normal approximation to a Poisson probability, respectively. It says that the article is meant for those who have studied probability density functions, expected values of absolute values, and convergence.
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Abstract:	The article describes a new way of deriving Stirling's formula together with two existing methods. The new method employs the result on convergence of moments and Poisson distribution while the two other methods use changes of variables in the gamma function and the normal approximation to a Poisson probability, respectively. It says that the article is meant for those who have studied probability density functions, expected values of absolute values, and convergence.
ISSN:	07308639