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'''Example: Using Exponential Chi-Squared Method'''
In this example, we will use the exponential chi-squared method to design a test that will demonstrate a reliability of 85% at <math>{{t}_{DEMO}}=500\,\!</math>  hours with a 90% confidence (or <math>CL=0.9\,\!</math>) if no more than 2 failures occur during the test (<math>f=2\,\!</math>). The chi-squared value can be determined from tables or the Quick Statistical Reference (QSR) tool in Weibull++. In this example, the value is calculated as:


In this example, we desire to design a test to demonstrate a reliability of 85% at  <math>{{t}_{DEMO}}=500</math>  hours with a 90% confidence, or  <math>CL=0.9,</math>  and two allowable failures,  <math>f=2</math> . The chi-squared value can be determined from tables or the Quick Statistical Reference (QSR) tool in Weibull++. In this example, the value is calculated as:
::<math>\chi _{1-CL;2r+2}^{2}=\chi _{0.1;6}^{2}=10.6446\,\!</math>
 
::<math>\chi _{1-CL;2r+2}^{2}=\chi _{0.1;6}^{2}=10.6446</math>


Substituting this into the chi-squared equation, we obtain:
Substituting this into the chi-squared equation, we obtain:


::<math>{{T}_{a}}=\frac{\tfrac{500}{-ln(0.85)}\cdot 10.6446}{2}=16,374\text{ hours}</math>
::<math>{{T}_{a}}=\frac{\tfrac{500}{-ln(0.85)}\cdot 10.6446}{2}=16,374\text{ hours}\,\!</math>


This means that 16,374 hours of total test time needs to be accumulated with no more than two failures in order to demonstrate the specified reliability.
This means that 16,374 hours of total test time needs to be accumulated with no more than two failures in order to demonstrate the specified reliability.
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This example solved in Weibull++ is shown next.
This example solved in Weibull++ is shown next.


[[Image: Test Design Chi-Squared.png|center|650px]]
[[Image: Test Design Chi-Squared.png|center|800px]]


Given the test time, one can now solve for the number of units using the chi-squared equation. Similarly, if the number of units is given, one can determine the test time from the chi-squared equation for exponential test design.
Given the test time, one can now solve for the number of units using the chi-squared equation. Similarly, if the number of units is given, one can determine the test time from the chi-squared equation for exponential test design.

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This example appears in the Life data analysis reference.


In this example, we will use the exponential chi-squared method to design a test that will demonstrate a reliability of 85% at [math]\displaystyle{ {{t}_{DEMO}}=500\,\! }[/math] hours with a 90% confidence (or [math]\displaystyle{ CL=0.9\,\! }[/math]) if no more than 2 failures occur during the test ([math]\displaystyle{ f=2\,\! }[/math]). The chi-squared value can be determined from tables or the Quick Statistical Reference (QSR) tool in Weibull++. In this example, the value is calculated as:

[math]\displaystyle{ \chi _{1-CL;2r+2}^{2}=\chi _{0.1;6}^{2}=10.6446\,\! }[/math]

Substituting this into the chi-squared equation, we obtain:

[math]\displaystyle{ {{T}_{a}}=\frac{\tfrac{500}{-ln(0.85)}\cdot 10.6446}{2}=16,374\text{ hours}\,\! }[/math]

This means that 16,374 hours of total test time needs to be accumulated with no more than two failures in order to demonstrate the specified reliability.

This example solved in Weibull++ is shown next.

Test Design Chi-Squared.png

Given the test time, one can now solve for the number of units using the chi-squared equation. Similarly, if the number of units is given, one can determine the test time from the chi-squared equation for exponential test design.