[01] G. Srinivasa Rao, Department of Statistics, The University of Dodoma, Dodoma, Tanzania.

The Marshall-Olkin extended Weibull distribution is considered as a probability model for the lifetime of the product. A test plan to determine the termination time of the experiment for a given sample size, producer’s risk and termination number is constructed. The preferability of the present test plan over similar plans exists in the literature is established with respect to time of the experiment. Results are illustrated by an example.

Marshall-Olkin Extended Weibull Distribution, Reliability Test Plan, Minimum Sample Size, Producer’s Risk

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