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Rensselaer Catalog 2008-2009 
    
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DSES 6070 - Statistical Methods for Reliability Engineering


Statistical methods for the analysis of life-test, failure, or other durational data. Engineering applications are emphasized, but the methods are applicable to biometric, actuarial, and social science durational data. Included are basic reliability concepts and definitions; statistical life and failure distributions such as the exponential, gamma, Weibull, normal, lognormal, and extreme value; probability and hazard plotting techniques; maximum likelihood and other estimation methods.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: DSES 4140, or DSES 4760 (MATP 4620), or DSES 6110.

When Offered: Spring term odd-numbered years.



Credit Hours: 3



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