A Computer Program for Fitting Censored Samples to a Weibull Distribution (CENWEIB).

Abstract

The Censored Weibull Program (CENWEIB) is a UNIVAC 1108 computer program for fitting censored samples to a Weibull distribution or for generating random data from a Weibull distribution. Maximum likelihood estimating equations are used to calculate parameters for the two-parameter Weibull distribution. Moment estimating equations are used to calculate parameters for the three-parameter Weibull distribution. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA054833

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  • Jerry Thomas
  • John Gallo

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  • Center for Army Analysis

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  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Detection
  • Distribution Functions
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  • Experimental Design
  • Life Tests
  • Maximum Likelihood Estimation
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  • Mathematics

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