The Log-Generalized Lindley-Weibull Distribution with Applications

Authors

Broderick O. Oluyede, Georgia Southern UniversityFollow
Fedelis Mutiso, University of WashingtonFollow
Shujiao Huang, University of HoustonFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-2015

Publication Title

Journal of Data Science

ISSN

1683-8602

Abstract

A new distribution called the log generalized Lindley-Weibull (LGLW) distribution for modeling lifetime data is proposed. This model further generalizes the Lindley distribution and allows for hazard rate functions that are monotonically decreasing, monotonically increasing and bathtub shaped. A comprehensive investigation and account of the mathematical and statistical properties including moments, moment generating function, simulation issues and entropy are presented. Estimates of model parameters via the method of maximum likelihood are given. Real data examples are presented to illustrate the usefulness and applicability of this new distribution.

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Recommended Citation

Oluyede, Broderick O., Fedelis Mutiso, Shujiao Huang. 2015. "The Log-Generalized Lindley-Weibull Distribution with Applications." Journal of Data Science, 13 (2): 281-310. source: http://www.jds-online.com/file_download/494/4-new.pdf
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/math-sci-facpubs/382