DocumentCode
1353353
Title
On the F-Distribution for Calculating Bayes Credible Intervals for Fraction Nonconforming
Author
Nicholson, B.J.
Author_Institution
Dept. E67, Bldg. 966-2; IBM General Technology Division; Essex Junction, Vermont 05452 USA
Issue
3
fYear
1985
Firstpage
227
Lastpage
228
Abstract
A procedure is described for Bayes credible interval estimation of fraction nonconforming when an infinite population and a uniform prior distribution on the fraction nonconforming are assumed. The procedure uses survival function percentiles from the F-distribution to derive credible-interval limits for fraction nonconforming.
Keywords
Quality control; Random variables; Reliability engineering; Sampling methods; Statistical distributions; Uncertainty; Bayes credible interval; Bayes estimation; Use of F-Distribution;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Reliability, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9529
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TR.1985.5222126
Filename
5222126
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