An approximation for negative binomial sums involving a minimum of arithmetic is presented. Because of the relationship between negative binomial sums and regular binomial sums the approximation can ...

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When data suggest the presence of "non-Poisson" variation, the analyses are often performed using a negative binomial model. This paper presents a methodology for analyzing cross-tabulated data under ...