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http://dx.doi.org/10.5351/KJAS.2015.28.5.907

Comparisons of the Performance with Bayes Estimator and MLE for Control Charts Based on Geometric Distribution  

Hong, Hwiju (Department of Applied Statistics, Chung-Ang University)
Lee, Jaeheon (Department of Applied Statistics, Chung-Ang University)
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The Korean Journal of Applied Statistics / v.28, no.5, 2015 , pp. 907-920 More about this Journal
Abstract
Charts based on geometric distribution are effective to monitor the proportion of nonconforming items in high-quality processes where the in-control proportion nonconforming is low. The implementation of this chart is often based on the assumption that in-control proportion nonconforming is known or accurately estimated. However, accurate parameter estimation is very difficult and may require a larger sample size than that available in practice for high-quality process where the proportion of nonconforming items is very small. An inaccurate estimate of the parameter can result in estimated control limits that cause unreliability in the monitoring process. The maximum likelihood estimator (MLE) is often used to estimate in-control proportion nonconforming. In this paper, we recommend a Bayes estimator for the in-control proportion nonconforming to incorporate practitioner knowledge and avoid estimation issues when no nonconforming items are observed in the Phase I sample. The effects of parameter estimation on the geometric chart and the geometric CUSUM chart are considered when the MLE and the Bayes estimator are used. The results show that chart performance with estimated control limits based on the Bayes estimator is generally better than that based on the MLE.
Keywords
ARL; Bayes estimator; geometric chart; MLE; Phase I sample;
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