Interval Estimates for Probabilities of Non-Perforation Derived From a Generalized Pivotal Quantity
Abstract
A generalized pivotal quantity is developed that yields exact confidence intervals for the cumulative distribution function (CDF) at a specific value when the underlying distribution is assumed to be normal. This problem is similar to the development of a tolerance interval and unsurprisingly, its solution involves the non-central "t" distribution. Confidence bands for a normal CDF follow easily. Military applications include vulnerability and lethality assessment (e.g., interval estimation for the probability of non-perforation against homogeneous armored targets).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 2005
- Accession Number
- ADA437277
Entities
People
- David W. Webb
Organizations
- United States Army Research Laboratory