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On the maximum likelihood estimation of parameters of Weibull distribution based on complete and censored data

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  • Balakrishnan, N.
  • Kateri, M.

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The estimation of parameters of a Weibull distribution, requiring numerical methods, has been discussed by numerous authors. In this paper, an alternative approach based on a very simple and easy-to-apply graphical method is proposed, which also readily shows the existence and uniqueness of the maximum likelihood estimates. Furthermore, for censored data from a large sample size, a closed-form estimator for the shape parameter is also obtained.

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  • Balakrishnan, N. & Kateri, M., 2008. "On the maximum likelihood estimation of parameters of Weibull distribution based on complete and censored data," Statistics & Probability Letters, Elsevier, vol. 78(17), pages 2971-2975, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:stapro:v:78:y:2008:i:17:p:2971-2975
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