Life Data Classification

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Chapter 5: Life Data Classification


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Chapter 5  
Life Data Classification  

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Available Software:
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More Resources:
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Data & Data Types

Statistical models rely extensively on data to make predictions. In our case, the models are the statistical distributions and the data are the life dataor times-to-failure data of our product. The accuracy of any prediction is directly proportional to the quality, accuracy and completeness of the supplied data. Good data, along with the appropriate model choice, usually results in good predictions. Bad, or insufficient data, will almost always result in bad predictions.

In the analysis of life data, we want to use all available data which sometimes is incomplete or includes uncertainty as to when a failure occurred. To accomplish this, we separate life data into two categories: complete (all information is available) or censored (some of the information is missing). This chapter details these data classification methods.

Data Classification

Most types of non-life data, as well as some life data, are what we term as complete data. Complete data means that the value of each sample unit is observed or known. In many cases, life data contains uncertainty as to when exactly an event happened (i.e.when the unit failed). Data containing such uncertainty as to exactly when the event happened is termed as censored data.

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Chapter 5: Life Data Classification


Weibullbox.png

Chapter 5  
Life Data Classification  

Synthesis-icon.png

Available Software:
Weibull++

Examples icon.png

More Resources:
Weibull++ Examples Collection


Data & Data Types

Statistical models rely extensively on data to make predictions. In our case, the models are the statistical distributions and the data are the life dataor times-to-failure data of our product. The accuracy of any prediction is directly proportional to the quality, accuracy and completeness of the supplied data. Good data, along with the appropriate model choice, usually results in good predictions. Bad, or insufficient data, will almost always result in bad predictions.

In the analysis of life data, we want to use all available data which sometimes is incomplete or includes uncertainty as to when a failure occurred. To accomplish this, we separate life data into two categories: complete (all information is available) or censored (some of the information is missing). This chapter details these data classification methods.

Data Classification

Most types of non-life data, as well as some life data, are what we term as complete data. Complete data means that the value of each sample unit is observed or known. In many cases, life data contains uncertainty as to when exactly an event happened (i.e.when the unit failed). Data containing such uncertainty as to exactly when the event happened is termed as censored data.

Ldachp4fig1.gif

Template loop detected: Template:Complete Data



Censored Data

In many cases when life data are analyzed, all of the units in the sample may not have failed (i.e. the event of interest was not observed) or the exact times-to-failure of all the units are not known. This type of data is commonly called censored data. There are three types of possible censoring schemes, right censored (also called suspended data), interval censored and left censored.

Template loop detected: Template:Right Censored

Template loop detected: Template:Interval Censored

Template loop detected: Template:Left Censored



Censored Data

In many cases when life data are analyzed, all of the units in the sample may not have failed (i.e. the event of interest was not observed) or the exact times-to-failure of all the units are not known. This type of data is commonly called censored data. There are three types of possible censoring schemes, right censored (also called suspended data), interval censored and left censored.


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Chapter 5: Life Data Classification


Weibullbox.png

Chapter 5  
Life Data Classification  

Synthesis-icon.png

Available Software:
Weibull++

Examples icon.png

More Resources:
Weibull++ Examples Collection


Data & Data Types

Statistical models rely extensively on data to make predictions. In our case, the models are the statistical distributions and the data are the life dataor times-to-failure data of our product. The accuracy of any prediction is directly proportional to the quality, accuracy and completeness of the supplied data. Good data, along with the appropriate model choice, usually results in good predictions. Bad, or insufficient data, will almost always result in bad predictions.

In the analysis of life data, we want to use all available data which sometimes is incomplete or includes uncertainty as to when a failure occurred. To accomplish this, we separate life data into two categories: complete (all information is available) or censored (some of the information is missing). This chapter details these data classification methods.

Data Classification

Most types of non-life data, as well as some life data, are what we term as complete data. Complete data means that the value of each sample unit is observed or known. In many cases, life data contains uncertainty as to when exactly an event happened (i.e.when the unit failed). Data containing such uncertainty as to exactly when the event happened is termed as censored data.

Ldachp4fig1.gif

Template loop detected: Template:Complete Data



Censored Data

In many cases when life data are analyzed, all of the units in the sample may not have failed (i.e. the event of interest was not observed) or the exact times-to-failure of all the units are not known. This type of data is commonly called censored data. There are three types of possible censoring schemes, right censored (also called suspended data), interval censored and left censored.

Template loop detected: Template:Right Censored

Template loop detected: Template:Interval Censored

Template loop detected: Template:Left Censored


New format available! This reference is now available in a new format that offers faster page load, improved display for calculations and images, more targeted search and the latest content available as a PDF. As of September 2023, this Reliawiki page will not continue to be updated. Please update all links and bookmarks to the latest reference at help.reliasoft.com/reference/life_data_analysis

Chapter 5: Life Data Classification


Weibullbox.png

Chapter 5  
Life Data Classification  

Synthesis-icon.png

Available Software:
Weibull++

Examples icon.png

More Resources:
Weibull++ Examples Collection


Data & Data Types

Statistical models rely extensively on data to make predictions. In our case, the models are the statistical distributions and the data are the life dataor times-to-failure data of our product. The accuracy of any prediction is directly proportional to the quality, accuracy and completeness of the supplied data. Good data, along with the appropriate model choice, usually results in good predictions. Bad, or insufficient data, will almost always result in bad predictions.

In the analysis of life data, we want to use all available data which sometimes is incomplete or includes uncertainty as to when a failure occurred. To accomplish this, we separate life data into two categories: complete (all information is available) or censored (some of the information is missing). This chapter details these data classification methods.

Data Classification

Most types of non-life data, as well as some life data, are what we term as complete data. Complete data means that the value of each sample unit is observed or known. In many cases, life data contains uncertainty as to when exactly an event happened (i.e.when the unit failed). Data containing such uncertainty as to exactly when the event happened is termed as censored data.

Ldachp4fig1.gif

Template loop detected: Template:Complete Data



Censored Data

In many cases when life data are analyzed, all of the units in the sample may not have failed (i.e. the event of interest was not observed) or the exact times-to-failure of all the units are not known. This type of data is commonly called censored data. There are three types of possible censoring schemes, right censored (also called suspended data), interval censored and left censored.

Template loop detected: Template:Right Censored

Template loop detected: Template:Interval Censored

Template loop detected: Template:Left Censored


New format available! This reference is now available in a new format that offers faster page load, improved display for calculations and images, more targeted search and the latest content available as a PDF. As of September 2023, this Reliawiki page will not continue to be updated. Please update all links and bookmarks to the latest reference at help.reliasoft.com/reference/life_data_analysis

Chapter 5: Life Data Classification


Weibullbox.png

Chapter 5  
Life Data Classification  

Synthesis-icon.png

Available Software:
Weibull++

Examples icon.png

More Resources:
Weibull++ Examples Collection


Data & Data Types

Statistical models rely extensively on data to make predictions. In our case, the models are the statistical distributions and the data are the life dataor times-to-failure data of our product. The accuracy of any prediction is directly proportional to the quality, accuracy and completeness of the supplied data. Good data, along with the appropriate model choice, usually results in good predictions. Bad, or insufficient data, will almost always result in bad predictions.

In the analysis of life data, we want to use all available data which sometimes is incomplete or includes uncertainty as to when a failure occurred. To accomplish this, we separate life data into two categories: complete (all information is available) or censored (some of the information is missing). This chapter details these data classification methods.

Data Classification

Most types of non-life data, as well as some life data, are what we term as complete data. Complete data means that the value of each sample unit is observed or known. In many cases, life data contains uncertainty as to when exactly an event happened (i.e.when the unit failed). Data containing such uncertainty as to exactly when the event happened is termed as censored data.

Ldachp4fig1.gif

Template loop detected: Template:Complete Data



Censored Data

In many cases when life data are analyzed, all of the units in the sample may not have failed (i.e. the event of interest was not observed) or the exact times-to-failure of all the units are not known. This type of data is commonly called censored data. There are three types of possible censoring schemes, right censored (also called suspended data), interval censored and left censored.

Template loop detected: Template:Right Censored

Template loop detected: Template:Interval Censored

Template loop detected: Template:Left Censored