Bayesian Estimation of the Reliability of the Birnbaum-Saunders Distribution

Document Type : Original Article

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Institute of Statistical Studies & Research, Cairo University

Abstract

Approximate Bayes estimates of the reliability functions are obtained for the Birnbaum - Saunders distribution. A numerical example based on actual fatigue data is given. Based on Monte Carlo simulation, Bayes estimates of reliability are compared with its maximum likelihood counterpart.
 

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