Title :
A discrete Bayes explanation of a failure-rate paradox
Author :
Rodrigues, Flávio W. ; Wechsler, Sérgio
Author_Institution :
IME, Sao Paulo Univ., Brazil
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simpler version of the explanation given by R.E. Barlow (see ibid., vol.R-34, p.107-8, June 1985) for the exponential failure rate paradox is presented. The discrete counterpart of the model is used. The predictive failure rate of the model can only decrease
Keywords :
Bayes methods; failure analysis; reliability theory; statistical analysis; decreasing failure rate; discrete Bayes explanation; exponential failure rate paradox; predictive failure rate; reliability; Bayesian methods; Exponential distribution; Failure analysis; Predictive models; Probability; Reliability engineering; Statistical analysis; Statistical distributions; Watches;
Journal_Title :
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
