In this paper, using generalized {polya} urn models we find the expected value of the size of a branch in recursive $k$-ary trees. We also find the expectation of the number of nodes of a given outdegree in a branch of such trees.
Javanian, M. & Vahidi Asl, M. Q. (2012). Branches in random recursive k-ary trees. Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society, 38(2), 323–331.
MLA
Javanian, M., & Vahidi Asl, M. Q. "Branches in random recursive k-ary trees", Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society, 38, 2, 2012, 323–331.
HARVARD
Javanian, M., & Vahidi Asl, M. Q. (2012). 'Branches in random recursive k-ary trees', Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society, 38(2), pp. 323–331.
CHICAGO
Javanian, M. & Vahidi Asl, M. Q., "Branches in random recursive k-ary trees." Bulletin of the Iranian Mathematical Society, 38 2 (2012): 323–331,
VANCOUVER
Javanian M., Vahidi Asl M. Q. Branches in random recursive k-ary trees. BIMS. 2012;38(2):323–331.