scholarly journals A Family of Lifetime Distributions

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vasileios Pappas ◽  
Konstantinos Adamidis ◽  
Sotirios Loukas
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
General Class ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Parameter Family ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Weibull Distributions ◽  
Lifetime Distributions

A four-parameter family of Weibull distributions is introduced, as an example of a more general class created along the lines of Marshall and Olkin, 1997. Various properties of the distribution are explored and its usefulness in modelling real data is demonstrated using maximum likelihood estimates.

scholarly journals The Weibull Birnbaum-Saunders Distribution And Its Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-81
Author(s):  
Lazhar BENKHELIFA
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Estimation Method ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Reliability Estimation ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Modeling Data

A new lifetime model, with four positive parameters, called the Weibull Birnbaum-Saunders distribution is proposed. The proposed model extends the Birnbaum-Saunders distribution and provides great flexibility in modeling data in practice. Some mathematical properties of the new distribution are obtained including expansions for the cumulative and density functions, moments, generating function, mean deviations, order statistics and reliability. Estimation of the model parameters is carried out by the maximum likelihood estimation method. A simulation study is presented to show the performance of the maximum likelihood estimates of the model parameters. The flexibility of the new model is examined by applying it to two real data sets.

scholarly journals On Modified Burr XII-Inverse Weibull Distribution: Development, Properties, Characterizations and Applications

2020 ◽  
pp. 721-735
Author(s):  
Fiaz Ahmad Bhatti ◽  
G. G. Hamedani ◽  
Haitham M. Yousof ◽  
Azeem Ali ◽  
Munir Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Hazard Rate ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Method ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Lifetime Distribution ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Likelihood Method ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Quarterly Earnings ◽  
Inverse Weibull Distribution

A flexible lifetime distribution with increasing, decreasing, inverted bathtub and modified bathtub hazard rate called Modified Burr XII-Inverse Weibull (MBXII-IW) is introduced and studied. The density function of MBXII-IW is exponential, left-skewed, right-skewed and symmetrical shaped.  Descriptive measures on the basis of quantiles, moments, order statistics and reliability measures are theoretically established. The MBXII-IW distribution is characterized via different techniques. Parameters of MBXII-IW distribution are estimated using maximum likelihood method. The simulation study is performed to illustrate the performance of the maximum likelihood estimates (MLEs). The potentiality of MBXII-IW distribution is demonstrated by its application to real data sets: serum-reversal times and quarterly earnings.

Half Logistic Odd Weibull-Topp-Leone-G Family of Distributions: Model, Properties and Applications

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 2481-2510
Author(s):  
Fastel Chipepa ◽  
Divine Wanduku ◽  
Broderick Olusegun Oluyede
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Simulation Study ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Statistical Properties ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Family Of Distributions

A new flexible and versatile generalized family of distributions, namely, half logistic odd Weibull-Topp-Leone-G (HLOW-TL-G) distribution is presented. The distribution can be traced back to the exponentiated-G distribution. We derive the statistical properties of the proposed family of distributions. Maximum likelihood estimates of the HLOW-TL-G family of distributions are also presented. Five special cases of the proposed family are presented. A simulation study and real data applications on one of the special cases are also presented

scholarly journals The Exponentiated Lindley Geometric Distribution with Applications

Entropy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 510
Author(s):  
Bo Peng ◽  
Zhengqiu Xu ◽  
Min Wang
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Geometric Distribution ◽  
Residual Life ◽  
Information Matrix ◽  
Expectation Maximization Algorithm ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Quantile Function ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Unknown Parameters

We introduce a new three-parameter lifetime distribution, the exponentiated Lindley geometric distribution, which exhibits increasing, decreasing, unimodal, and bathtub shaped hazard rates. We provide statistical properties of the new distribution, including shape of the probability density function, hazard rate function, quantile function, order statistics, moments, residual life function, mean deviations, Bonferroni and Lorenz curves, and entropies. We use maximum likelihood estimation of the unknown parameters, and an Expectation-Maximization algorithm is also developed to find the maximum likelihood estimates. The Fisher information matrix is provided to construct the asymptotic confidence intervals. Finally, two real-data examples are analyzed for illustrative purposes.

scholarly journals A New Extended Birnbaum–Saunders Model: Properties, Regression and Applications

Stats ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-47
Author(s):  
Gauss Cordeiro ◽  
Maria de Lima ◽  
Edwin Ortega ◽  
Adriano Suzuki
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Regression Model ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Random Variable ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Poisson Random Variable ◽  
Fatigue Lifetime ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
New Distribution

We propose an extended fatigue lifetime model called the odd log-logistic Birnbaum–Saunders–Poisson distribution, which includes as special cases the Birnbaum–Saunders and odd log-logistic Birnbaum–Saunders distributions. We obtain some structural properties of the new distribution. We define a new extended regression model based on the logarithm of the odd log-logistic Birnbaum–Saunders–Poisson random variable. For censored data, we estimate the parameters of the regression model using maximum likelihood. We investigate the accuracy of the maximum likelihood estimates using Monte Carlo simulations. The importance of the proposed models, when compared to existing models, is illustrated by means of two real data sets.

scholarly journals Generalized Weighted Rama Distribution: Properties and Application to Model Lifetime Data

2021 ◽  
pp. 9-37
Author(s):  
Samuel U. Enogwe ◽  
Chisimkwuo John ◽  
Happiness O. Obiora-Ilouno ◽  
Chrisogonus K. Onyekwere
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Estimation Of Parameters ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Bathtub Shape ◽  
Asymptotic Confidence Intervals

In this paper, we propose a new lifetime distribution called the generalized weighted Rama (GWR) distribution, which extends the two-parameter Rama distribution and has the Rama distribution as a special case. The GWR distribution has the ability to model data sets that have positive skewness and upside-down bathtub shape hazard rate. Expressions for mathematical and reliability properties of the GWR distribution have been derived. Estimation of parameters was achieved using the method of maximum likelihood estimation and a simulation was performed to verify the stability of the maximum likelihood estimates of the model parameters. The asymptotic confidence intervals of the parameters of the proposed distribution are obtained. The applicability of the GWR distribution was illustrated with a real data set and the results obtained show that the GWR distribution is a better candidate for the data than the other competing distributions being investigated.

scholarly journals Estimation of different types of entropies for the Kumaraswamy distribution

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0249027
Author(s):  
Abdulhakim A. Al-Babtain ◽  
Ibrahim Elbatal ◽  
Christophe Chesneau ◽  
Mohammed Elgarhy
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Beta Function ◽  
Simulated Data ◽  
Likelihood Estimation ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Kumaraswamy Distribution ◽  
Random System ◽  
Entropy Measures

The estimation of the entropy of a random system or process is of interest in many scientific applications. The aim of this article is the analysis of the entropy of the famous Kumaraswamy distribution, an aspect which has not been the subject of particular attention previously as surprising as it may seem. With this in mind, six different entropy measures are considered and expressed analytically via the beta function. A numerical study is performed to discuss the behavior of these measures. Subsequently, we investigate their estimation through a semi-parametric approach combining the obtained expressions and the maximum likelihood estimation approach. Maximum likelihood estimates for the considered entropy measures are thus derived. The convergence properties of these estimates are proved through a simulated data, showing their numerical efficiency. Concrete applications to two real data sets are provided.

scholarly journals The New Odd Lindley-G Power Series Class of Distributions: Theory, Properties and Applications

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 2819-2941
Author(s):  
Fastel Chipepa ◽  
Broderick Oluyede ◽  
Boikanyo Makubate
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Power Series ◽  
Structural Properties ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimators ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Lorenz Curves ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Special Cases ◽  
Family Of Distributions

We propose a new generalized class of distributions called the odd Lindley-G Power Series (OL-GPS) family of distributions and a special class, namely, odd Lindley-Weibull power series (OL-WPS) family of distributions. We also derive the structural properties of the OL-GPS family of distributions including moments, order statistics, Rényi entropy, mean and median deviations, Bonferroni and Lorenz curves, and maximum likelihood estimates. Sub-models of the special cases were also obtained together with their structural properties. A simulation study to examine the consistency of the maximum likelihood estimators for each parameter is presented. Finally, real data examples are presented to illustrate the applicability and usefulness of the proposed model

scholarly journals Bias-Corrected Maximum Likelihood Estimators of the Parameters of the Unit-Weibull Distribution

2021 ◽  
Vol 50 (3) ◽  
pp. 41-53
Author(s):  
Andre Menezes ◽  
Josmar Mazucheli ◽  
F. Alqallaf ◽  
M. E. Ghitany
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Weibull Distribution ◽  
Parametric Bootstrap ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Bias Reduction ◽  
Maximum Likelihood Estimates ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Analytical Methodology ◽  
Finite Samples ◽  
Modeling Data

It is well known that the maximum likelihood estimates (MLEs) have appealing statistical properties. Under fairly mild conditions their asymptotic distribution is normal, and no other estimator has a smaller asymptotic variance.However, in finite samples the maximum likelihood estimates are often biased estimates and the bias disappears as the sample size grows.Mazucheli, Menezes, and Ghitany (2018b) introduced a two-parameter unit-Weibull distribution which is useful for modeling data on the unit interval, however its MLEs are biased in finite samples.In this paper, we adopt three approaches for bias reduction of the MLEs of the parameters of unit-Weibull distribution.The first approach is the analytical methodology suggested by Cox and Snell (1968), the second is based on parametric bootstrap resampling method, and the third is the preventive approach introduced by Firth (1993).The results from Monte Carlo simulations revealed that the biases of the estimates should not be ignored and the bias reduction approaches are equally efficient. However, the first approach is easier to implement.Finally, applications to two real data sets are presented for illustrative purposes.

scholarly journals Inverse Odd Weibull Generated Family of Distribution

2020 ◽  
pp. 617-633 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Thomas Eghwerido ◽  
John David Ikwuoche ◽  
Obinna Damian Adubisi
Keyword(s):  
Maximum Likelihood ◽  
Order Statistics ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Lifetime Distributions ◽  
New Family ◽  
Mathematical Properties ◽  
The Family ◽  
Generated Family ◽  
Family Of Distributions

This work proposes an inverse odd Weibull (IOW) family of distributions for a lifetime distributions. Some mathematical properties of this family of distribution were derived. Survival, hazard, quantiles, reversed hazard, cumulative, odd functions, kurtosis, skewness, order statistics and entropies of this new family of distribution were examined. The parameters of the family of distributions were obtained by maximum likelihood. The behavior of the estimators were studied through simulation. The flexibility and importance of the distribution by means of real data set applications were emphasized.

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