Weibull Integral Explained - No Quotes

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In summary, the conversation discusses a change of variable in an integral, with the use of v and x as the integration variables and upper limits of integration. The notation can be confusing, so it is recommended to use a different variable for the first integral and make a change of variable substitution.
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Can someone explain this..
[tex]P(v)=\frac{\beta}{\eta}\intop_{0}^{v}\left(\frac{v}{\eta}\right)^{\beta-1}\exp\left(-\left(\frac{v}{\eta}\right)^{\beta}\right)dv=\intop_{0}^{x}e^{-x}dx\hphantom{}\; where\phantom{\:}x=\left(\frac{v}{\eta}\right)^{\beta}[/tex]

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It just seems like a change of variable, but beware your notation.
In the first integral you use v both as the integration variable and in the upper limit of integration. In the second, x plays both those roles too. This is confusing.
I'd call the integration variable v' in the first one, then just make a change of variable substitution.
 
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In line with Galileo's comment, this is how you should write it:
[tex]P(v)=\frac{\beta}{\eta}\intop_{0}^{v}\left(\frac{V}{\eta}\right)^{\beta-1}\exp\left(-\left(\frac{V}{\eta}\right)^{\beta}\right)dV=\intop_{0}^{x(v)}e^{-X}dX\hphantom{}\; where\phantom{\:}x(v)=\left(\frac{v}{\eta}\right)^{\beta}[/tex]
 
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FAQ: Weibull Integral Explained - No Quotes

What is the Weibull Integral?

The Weibull Integral is a mathematical function that is used to describe the probability distribution of a continuous random variable. It is commonly used to analyze and model reliability and failure data in engineering and sciences.

How is the Weibull Integral calculated?

The Weibull Integral can be calculated using the formula: I(x) = 1 - e^(-(x/b)^a), where x is the value of the random variable, a is the shape parameter, and b is the scale parameter. The shape parameter determines the shape of the distribution curve, while the scale parameter determines the location of the curve on the x-axis.

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The Weibull Integral has many applications in reliability engineering, including analyzing product failure rates, predicting product lifetimes, and determining optimal maintenance intervals. It is also used in fields such as finance, meteorology, and medicine.

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