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Graphical tools for life time data analysis

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It is purpose of this paper to introduce and describe graphical tools and techniques for (technically oriented) life time data analysis. The aim of this analysis is the determination of a representative statistical parametric or non-parametric model reflecting ageing behaviour over time.

The paper intends to demonstrate that a subjective data analysis by graphs can be more sensitive and informative than pure parameter estimation in a predefined model or application of test statistics. In this sense some of those graphical tools are discussed which provide a less formal goodness-of-fit approach analysing the adherence to or deviation from a hypothesized distribution shape in a graph.

Various graphical tools will be described and compared concerning their specific advantages and restrictions for life time data analysis. Finally some examples will demonstrate a “combined graphical analysis approach”.

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  1. Gesellschaft für Reaktorsicherheit (GRS) mbH, Schwertnergasse 1, D-5000, Köln 1, FRG

    H. Kunitz

  2. Auf dem Kamp 20, D-5064, Rösrath, FRG

    H. Pamme

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Kunitz, H., Pamme, H. Graphical tools for life time data analysis. Statistical Papers 32, 85–113 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02925484

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