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It is well known that the central limit theorem holds for partial sums of a stationary sequence (Xi) of m-dependent random variables with finite variance; however, the limit may be degenerate with variance 0 even if var(Xi) ≠ 0. We show that this happens only in the case when Xi – EXi = Yi – Yi–1 for an (m − 1)-dependent stationary sequence (Yi) with finite variance (a result implicit in earlier results), and give a version for block factors. This yields a simple criterion that is a sufficient condition for the limit not to be degenerate. Two applications to subtree counts in random trees are given.

Seeds are randomly scattered in ℝd according to an m-dependent point process. Each seed has its own potential germination time. From each seed that succeeds in germinating, a spherical inhibited region grows to prohibit germination of any seed with later potential germination time. We show that under certain conditions on the distribution of the potential germination time, the number of germinated seeds in a large region has an asymptotic normal distribution.

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On degenerate sums of m-dependent variables

Central limit theorem for germination-growth models in ℝd with non-Poisson locations

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On degenerate sums of m-dependent variables

Central limit theorem for germination-growth models in ℝd with non-Poisson locations