Abstract
Schneider et al. (Science, 2018) used an ad hoc statistical method in their calculation of the stellar initial mass function. Adopting an improved approach, we reanalyse their data and determine a power law exponent of $2.05_{-0.14}^{+0.13}$. Alternative assumptions regarding data set completeness and the star formation history model can shift the inferred exponent to $2.11_{-0.19}^{+0.17}$ and $2.15_{-0.13}^{+0.13}$, respectively.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Science |
Volume | 361 |
Issue number | 6400 |
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Publication status | Published - 25 Jul 2018 |
Bibliographical note
published as a technical comment in ScienceKeywords
- astro-ph.SR
- astro-ph.IM
- physics.data-an