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beta

Beta function B(a, b).

v = beta(a, b)

Returns Γ(a) · Γ(b) / Γ(a+b). Common in probability theory (beta distribution) and combinatorics.

beta(5, 2) % ≈ 0.0333
  • betaln — Natural log of the beta function.
  • betainc — Incomplete beta function (regularized).
  • gamma — Gamma function Γ(x).