A Nomogram for Estimating the Three Parameters of the Weibull Distribution

Abstract

A nomogram based on the method of moments is given for estimating the three parameters of the Weibull distribution. Iterative procedures for parameter estimation using digital computers require initial estimates of the parameters. An empirical procedure useful in providing these estimates is described. Simulated data obtained from Weibull populations provides examples illustrating the use of both the nomogram and the empirical procedure.

• Estimation of Parameters
• Nomogram
• Weibull Distribution

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Notes on contributors

Indraneel Sen

Mr. Sen is a research scholar in the Department of High Voltage Engineering.

V. Prabhashanker

Dr. Prabhashanker is an associate professor in the Department of High Voltage Engineering