Minitab provides three estimation methods for the parameter estimates: maximum likelihood, conditional maximum likelihood, and least squares.
The table below summarizes the features available with each estimation method.
|
MLE |
CMLE |
LSYX |
Exact standard error and confidence interval for the shape |
No |
Yes |
No |
Asymptotic standard error and confidence interval for the shape |
Yes |
No |
No |
Asymptotic standard error and confidence interval for the scale |
Yes |
No |
No |
Non-iterative solutions, even when data are from multiple systems |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Comparison of estimates between growth curves |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Available for interval data |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Available when the shape is specified |
Yes |
No |
Yes |