Abstract
This contribution discusses various acceleration techniques of fixed-point methods for iteratively finding percentage points of a given distribution function. Recently, Farnum (1991) suggests a particular fixed-point method for solving this problem. In this paper, his method is discussed and some disadvantages are highlighted. Alternatives are suggested and discussed. In addition, methodology is developed which transforms a linearly convergent fixed point sequence into one which is converging quadratically. This includes the discussion of various forms of Aitken acceleration as well as a parametric form of acceleration.
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