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Dirichlet draws are sparse with high probability

arXiv 1301.4917 ↗First posted 21 Jan 2013cs.LG math.PR stat.MLcited by 2

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Abstract (arXiv)

This note provides an elementary proof of the folklore fact that draws from a Dirichlet distribution (with parameters less than 1) are typically sparse (most coordinates are small).

Key facts. Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). First posted on arXiv 21 Jan 2013.

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