Makgai, Seitebaleng LittahBekker, Andriette, 1958-Ferreira, Johannes TheodorusArashi, Mohammad2018-02-082018-02-082017Makgai, S.L., Bekker, A., Ferreira, J.T. & Arashi, M. 2017, 'New results from a beta-pareto class', South African Statistical Journal, vol. 51, pp. 345-360.0038-271Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/63885In this paper, we propose new results on a beta-Pareto class. This extension evolved by using newly proposed class of beta distributions as generator distributions (F (x)) within the generator-parent approach: H (x) = F (G(x)) with G(x) the Pareto distribution as the parent distribution. Fundamental properties are studied, including moments and Rényi entropy. We illustrate the added value to the literature with a numerical example using hydrology data, indicating that this newly proposed class is a valid candidate to consider in modelling within the hydrology arena.enSouth African Statistical AssociationGeneralised beta typeGenerator distributionKolmogorov-Smirnov measureParent distributionParetoArticle