Title :
Understanding the selection of statistical tests
Author :
Campbell, Clinton L.
Author_Institution :
Air Force Inst. of Technol., Wright Patterson AFB, OH, USA
Abstract :
The author uses operating characteristic curves to examine the statistical risks associated with various test plans. Using binomial distribution examples, he shows how the supplier´s and procurer´s statistical risks can be understood prior to starting a test, thereby avoiding the selection of a test that accidentally loads the dice against the supplier. The formulae used to calculate operating characteristic curves using electronic spreadsheets are identified
Keywords :
electronic equipment testing; military equipment; reliability; spreadsheet programs; statistical analysis; binomial distribution; buyer; electronic equipment testing; electronic spreadsheets; military equipment; missile; operating characteristic curves; reliability; statistical risks; statistical tests; supplier; Costs; Electronic equipment manufacture; Engineering management; Job shop scheduling; Manufacturing; Protection; Risk management; Sampling methods; Testing; Uncertainty;
Conference_Titel :
Aerospace and Electronics Conference, 1991. NAECON 1991., Proceedings of the IEEE 1991 National
Conference_Location :
Dayton, OH
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-0085-8
DOI :
10.1109/NAECON.1991.165909
