An Evaluation of the Bayesian Approach as a Method for Selecting the Prior Probability Distribution.
Abstract
This paper presents a discussion of the Bayes' Theorem and its application in reliability estimation. The proposed Bayesian Reliability Demonstration Test Plan based on the inverted gamma distribution is briefly described. To evaluate the errors produced when incorrect assumptions are made on various distribution parameters, a sensitivity analysis method is developed. Two computer programs are used to obtain some results by applying the Bayesian approach and the sensitivity analysis technique.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- ADA007099
Entities
People
- Archie Sonnie Chen
Organizations
- United States Army Materiel Command