Question: An alternative negative binomial parameterization results from the gamma density formula, for which E(λ) = µ, var(λ) = µ/k. Show that this gamma mixture of

for which E(λ) = µ, var(λ) = µ/k. Show that this gamma mixture of Poissons yields a negative binomial with
E(Y) = µ, var(Y) = µ(1 + k)/k.
For what limiting value of k does this reduce to the Poisson?
(k)** r (k) f (A; k, ) - exp ( -k) -1, 2 0,
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