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Through Monte Carlo simulations, we demonstrate that traditional NB methods significantly underestimate the coefficient of variation when applied to limited paleoseismic datasets, with deviations reaching between 30 and 40% for small sample sizes. We developed a linear transformation and iterative optimization approach that corrects these statistical biases by standardizing recurrence interval data from different sample sizes to conform to a common standardized distribution. Application to 26 fault segments across 15 major active faults in the Hetao graben system yields a corrected coefficient of variation of \u03b1 = 0.381, representing a 24% increase over the traditional method (\u03b10 = 0.307). This correction demonstrates that conventional approaches systematically underestimate earthquake recurrence variability, potentially compromising seismic hazard assessments. 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