Evaluation of empirical Bayes estimators of correlated event rates and implications for predicting new product reliability

Rafael Schwarzenegger, John Quigley, Lesley Walls

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution book

39 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

A method for estimating the reliability of a new product based on a comparative analysis of observed data for similar existing products has been motivated by an industry problem; see Quigley and Walls (to appear). Such estimates are required as part of contractual discussions with customers, as well as to inform the reliability program management for the new design. An empirical Bayes inference method has been developed based on a multivariate Poisson-Gamma probability model. The model aims to capture both aleatory and epistemic uncertainties. The latter are those which have the potential to be bought down by gathering more information such as learning about the existence of a potential design weaknesses. The model is multivariate since it involves modelling elements of the new product design reliability in relation to a set of relevant elements from multiple similar products. See, Quigley et al (2013) for more details of probability modelling of correlated events which provides a theoretical framework, and Quigley and Walls (2017) for an approach to construct prior distributions using empirical data.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationE-proceedings of the 30th European Safety and Reliability Conference and 15th Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference
Subtitle of host publicationESREL2020 PSAM15
EditorsPiero Baraldi, Francesco Di Maio, Enrico Zio
Place of PublicationSingapore
Pages3022
Number of pages1
ISBN (Electronic)9789811485930
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 5 Nov 2020
EventThe 30th European Safety and Reliability Conference and The 15th Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference - Online, Venice, Italy
Duration: 1 Nov 20205 Nov 2020
https://www.esrel2020-psam15.org/

Conference

ConferenceThe 30th European Safety and Reliability Conference and The 15th Probabilistic Safety Assessment and Management Conference
Abbreviated titleESREL 2020 PSAM 15
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityVenice
Period1/11/205/11/20
Internet address

Keywords

  • empirical bayes inference
  • epistemic uncertainty
  • correlated event rates
  • new product design reliability
  • method evaluation

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Evaluation of empirical Bayes estimators of correlated event rates and implications for predicting new product reliability'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this