Likelihood-based inference for the shape parameter of a two parameter Weibull distribution

Lifetime Data Anal. 2004 Sep;10(3):293-308. doi: 10.1023/b:lida.0000036394.66861.9e.

Abstract

Based on a Type 2 censored sample, we use the likelihood-based approach to draw likelihood inference on the shape parameter gamma of a two-parameter Weibull distribution. In particular, we derive the profile, conditional and marginal likelihoods of gamma. Numerical results along with some concluding remarks regarding the use of likelihood-based methods for inference are provided.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Likelihood Functions*
  • Statistical Distributions*
  • Survival Analysis*