Document Type
Thesis
Date of Degree Completion
Spring 1973
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Mathematics
Committee Chair
William Burrage Owen
Second Committee Member
Frederick Monie Lister
Third Committee Member
Robert Y. Dean
Abstract
This paper explores the properties of the mean life of an item when an exponential density is assumed for the item's life length. Two different tests are discussed, one where the items are allowed to fail while on test without replacement, and the second test where the items are replaced as they fail. Finally the efficiency of the two tests is explored with respect to the number of items that are allowed to fail versus the length of the test.
Recommended Citation
Dunham, Danny LaForrest, "Some Aspects of Reliability Theory and Life Testing" (1973). All Master's Theses. 2090.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/etd/2090