In this paper, we define a new class of multivariate skew-normal distributions. Its properties are studied. In particular we derive its density, moment generating function, the first two moments and marginal and conditional distributions. We illustrate the contours of a bivariate density as well as conditional expectations. We also give an extension to construct a general multivariate skew normal distribution. (C) 2003 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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King Abdullah Univ Sci & Technol, Stat Program, Thuwal 239556900, Saudi ArabiaKing Abdullah Univ Sci & Technol, Stat Program, Thuwal 239556900, Saudi Arabia
Mondal, Sagnik
Arellano-Valle, Reinaldo B.
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Pontificia Univ Catolica Chile, Dept Stat, Santiago, ChileKing Abdullah Univ Sci & Technol, Stat Program, Thuwal 239556900, Saudi Arabia
Arellano-Valle, Reinaldo B.
Genton, Marc G.
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