The Birnbaum-Saunders Distribution offers an in-depth exploration of this versatile statistical model, suitable for modeling various types of data, particularly lifetime data. Authored by Victor Leiva and published by Academic Press on October 26, 2015, the book delves into recent theoretical advancements, including properties, transformations, and related distributions. It also covers methods of inference based on both uncensored and censored data, along with goodness-of-fit tests and random number generation algorithms for the Birnbaum-Saunders distribution. The text provides a thorough review of statistical theory and methodology while discussing diverse applications, making it a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students interested in this model.
