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The study deals with the analysis of Type-II hybrid censored data from the modified Weibull distribution. We provide maximum-likelihood estimates of the parameters, reliability, and hazard rate functions along with their standard errors. The confidence intervals along with their widths have also been obtained. Assuming gamma and Jeffrey’s invariant priors for the unknown parameters, Bayes estimates along with its posterior errors and highest posterior density credible intervals are obtained. The Markov Chain Monte Carlo technique has been used to simulate draws from the complicated posterior densities of the parameters. A simulation study is conducted to compare the performances of classical and Bayesian methods of estimation. Finally, a real data analysis is performed for illustrative purpose.
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Singh, B., Goel, R. Reliability Estimation of Modified Weibull Distribution with Type-II Hybrid Censored Data. Iran J Sci Technol Trans Sci 42, 1395–1407 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40995-016-0124-6
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