Simplified Statistical Procedures for the Weibull or Extreme-Value Distribution

Abstract

Abstract A method of finding confidence bounds on Weibull reliability, or tolerance limits for the Weibull or extreme-value distribution is presented. Inference procedures for the parameters are also discussed. Comparisons are made with some other available methods. New simplified estimators, of the parameters, for complete samples, are presented. KEY WORDS: Weibull DistributionExtreme-Value DistributionPoint EstimationConfidence BoundsTolerance BoundsComplete SamplesCensored Samples