On the selection of gamma vs exponential distribution and adaptive estimation of the parameters

Authors :: Satyanshu K. Upadhyay
S. K. Singh
Umesh Singh
Source :: Microelectronics Reliability. 30:1061-1064
Publication Year :: 1990
Publisher :: Elsevier BV, 1990.
Abstract: A modified likelihood ratio criterion is provided to discriminate between gamma and exponential distributions for a complete sample of life data. Estimates of the probability of correct selections have been obtained on the basis of a Monte Carlo study. A set of adaptive estimators for the shape and scale parameters are proposed and their efficiencies are studied on the basis of generated data.

Subjects :: Exponential distribution
Basis (linear algebra)
Estimation theory
Monte Carlo method
Estimator
Condensed Matter Physics
Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Exponential function
Statistics
Gamma distribution
Applied mathematics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Natural exponential family
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Mathematics

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