Estimating Mean Life from Limited Testing

Abstract

Exact probability formulae are developed, with no restrictive assumptions, for use with tests which produce data of the constant failure rate type. Although universally valid, the formulae are particularly apropos when straitened test circumstances are dictated. Programming suggestions are included. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADP001577

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  • Donald W. Rankin

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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  • Asymptotic Series
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
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  • Continents
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  • Experimental Design
  • Exponential Functions
  • Geographic Regions
  • Infinite Series
  • Integrals
  • Mathematics
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  • Numbers
  • Probability
  • Statistics
  • Test And Evaluation

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