A simple proof of the discreteness of Dirichlet processes

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Authors: Nils Lid Hjort
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Abstract

That Dirichlet processes are discrete with probability 1 is demonstrated once more. And yes, these two pages spent fifty years in Norwegian.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bayesian Methods and Mixture Models Probability and Statistical Research Point processes and geometric inequalities

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint