Computer Programs for Calculating the Arrhenius Linear Regression Line and Related Statistics

This paper presents computer programs for performing the statistical calculations in connection with accelerated life testing of electrical insulation. The equations for these calculations are given essentially in IEEE Standard 101. Not only is the equation for the linear regression line calculated but also the confidence limits for this line. The program is written in BASIC language in a form suitable for use with no or only slight modification on a variety of small computers such as the APPLE, TRS-80, PET and others. It is suitable for use by persons having no programming training and little experience with using a computer. The program prints out values on the regression line and its confidence bounds for five or more temperatures of interest and also statistical parameters for further comparison with other similar data. Two other programs are included for evaluating average and regression line differences.