Some Statistical Problems in the Presence of an Outlier When Sampling from Truncation Parameter Densities.
Probability of reversal in an election with more than two candidates.
Consider an election with three candidates A, A and A. Suppose that N is the total number of votes cast of which A receives a votes, A receives a votes and A receives a = N - (a + a) votes. We assume without loss of generality that a > a > a. Suppose further that n votes are irregular or suspect. If these votes are removed it is possible that the result of the election may be reversed. Does such a possibility preclude the determination of the rightful winner without holding a new election?...
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