An Algorithm for Computing a Smooth Nonparametric Process Capability Estimate

Abstract

A program written in ANSI C that computes a kernel based estimate of the proportion nonconforming is presented. The bandwidth for the kernel estimate is computed using several multistage plug-in methods that have been shown to perform well in practice. These bandwidths, along with estimates of the process fallout rate, are provided by the program.

• Bandwidth
• Kernel Density Estimation
• Nonnormality
• Sample Proportion

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Alan M. Polansky

Dr. Polansky is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Statistics. He is a Member of ASQ. His email address is [email protected].