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Abstract Details

Activity Number: 92
Type: Roundtables
Date/Time: Monday, August 1, 2011 : 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM
Sponsor: Section on Quality and Productivity
Abstract - #300819
Title: Bayesian Reliability
Author(s): Alyson Wilson*+
Companies: Iowa State University
Address: 2105 Snedecor Hall, Ames, IA, 50011,
Keywords: Bayesian ; reliability ; MCMC ; assurance test
Abstract:

With the advent of improved computational tools (especially Markov chain Monte Carlo), Bayesian methods are becoming more widely used in reliability. This roundtable will focus on practical issue related to Bayesian reliability assessments, including prior distributions, computing, using covariates, designing assurance tests, communicating results, and experiences with applications.


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