Increasing the Efficiency of Percentile Parameter Estimation Method for Weibull Distribution
Abstract
The Weibull distribution is one of the most widely used probability distributions in statistical applications. The percentile parameter estimation method is commonly used in parameter estimation of the two-parameter Weibull distribution in terms of easy computability and efficiency. The effectiveness of the percentile method depends on the selected percentile points and chosen empirical distribution function. In this study, the appropriate empirical distribution function and percentile points were determined to increase the efficiency of the percentile method for two-parameter Weibull distribution by simulation study.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Applied Mathematics
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Ülkü Erişoğlu
0000-0002-9826-3460
Türkiye
Murat Erisoglu
0000-0002-4589-1383
Türkiye
Tayfun Servi
*
0000-0002-3173-327X
Türkiye
Publication Date
December 30, 2020
Submission Date
June 25, 2020
Acceptance Date
August 10, 2020
Published in Issue
Year 2020 Volume: 10 Number: 2