Appendix A: Brief Statistical Background Introduction

In this appendix we attempt to provide a brief elementary introduction to the most common and fundamental statistical equations and definitions used in reliability engineering and life data analysis. The equations and concepts presented in this appendix are used extensively throughout this reference.

This appendix includes the following topics:

• Basic Statistical Definitions

• Distributions

• Confidence Intervals (or Bounds)

• Confidence Limits Determination

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