Weibull Distribution

 

Syntax: Wei(shape, scale, stream)

 

The Weibull distribution (continuous) could be used to model the time required to perform some task. It is also sometimes used to model the time to failure of a piece of equipment. A Weibull distribution with parameters shape = 1 and scale = b is an exponential distribution with mean = b. The Weibull distribution is skewed to the left when shape > 3.6. Parameter restrictions are shape >= 0.0 and scale > 0.0.

 

Stream allows you to specify the random number stream for the distribution. There are 215 streams. Stream 1 is the default. See Seeds or Appendix D of the User's Guide for more information.