Use of Covariates to Explain (or Predict) Life Length.
Abstract
In medical, biological and engineering research, test results often appear in the form of a life table and it is desired to explain or predict life length in terms of, or perhaps allowing for, certain explanatory variables. Thus we may wish to explain human longevity in terms of geographical location or time of remission of Leukemia patients in terms of drug administered. The Navy has a problem involving the successive breakdowns of gas turbines. When breakdown occurs the turbines are not simply repaired but they are overhauled incorporating improved design features. They are looking for reliability growth from the first to the second, to the third, etc. installation. How can data of this kind be analyzed. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA060398
Entities
People
- W. A. Thompson Jr.