II. Probability and Statistics for Reliability
A. Basic concepts
3. Discrete and continuous probability distributions (Analyze)
Compare and contrast various distributions (binomial, Poisson, exponential, Weibull, normal, log-normal, etc.) and their functions (e.g., cumulative distribution functions (CDFs), probability density functions (PDFs), hazard functions), and relate them to the bathtub curve.
This lesson takes a close look at the common pattern a product or system reliability travels through over its life time.
Additional References
Failure modes and mechanisms (articles)
Why the Drain in the Bathtub Curve Matters (article)
Quick Quiz
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