Failure Extropy from a Quantile Perspective

Authors

  • Silpa Subhash Kannur University, India
  • Dileep Kumar M. University of Calicut, India
  • N. Unnikrishnan Nair Cochin University of Science and Technology, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60923/issn.1973-2201/20723

Keywords:

Bias, Failure extropy, Mean square error (MSE), Quantile function

Abstract

The present paper explores the domain of failure extropy through the lens of quantile-based concepts, introducing novel results to enhance our understanding of extreme events. Failure extropy, the measure of disorder and uncertainty associated with system breakdowns, is a critical aspect of risk assessment and reliability analysis. This study presents a comprehensive investigation into quantile-based methodologies, focusing on their applicability. We introduce a robust nonparametric estimator for failure extropy and lifetime data analysis.

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2026-09-21

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Subhash, S., Kumar M., D., & Nair, N. U. (2025). Failure Extropy from a Quantile Perspective. Statistica, 85(1), 35–57. https://doi.org/10.60923/issn.1973-2201/20723

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