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Probability of correct selection of weibull versus gamma based on livelihood ratio

Lee J. Bain University of Missouri-Rolla
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Max Engelhardt University of Missouri-Rolla
Pages 375-381 | Received 01 Jul 1979, Published online: 27 Jun 2007

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