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The discussion revolves around the explanation of the Weibull integral, focusing on its formulation and the proper notation for variables used in the integral. Participants explore the implications of variable substitution and clarity in mathematical expressions.

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  • Technical explanation
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  • One participant requests clarification on the Weibull integral and its expression involving a change of variable.
  • Another participant points out potential confusion in notation, suggesting that the integration variable should be renamed to avoid ambiguity.
  • A third participant agrees with the notation concern and provides a revised expression for clarity, introducing a new variable for the integration.

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Participants generally agree on the need for clearer notation but do not reach a consensus on the best approach to express the integral.

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There are unresolved issues regarding the clarity of variable roles in the integrals presented, which may affect understanding and interpretation.

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Can someone explain this..
P(v)=\frac{\beta}{\eta}\intop_{0}^{v}\left(\frac{v}{\eta}\right)^{\beta-1}\exp\left(-\left(\frac{v}{\eta}\right)^{\beta}\right)dv=\intop_{0}^{x}e^{-x}dx\hphantom{}\; where\phantom{\:}x=\left(\frac{v}{\eta}\right)^{\beta}

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It just seems like a change of variable, but beware your notation.
In the first integral you use v both as the integration variable and in the upper limit of integration. In the second, x plays both those roles too. This is confusing.
I'd call the integration variable v' in the first one, then just make a change of variable substitution.
 
In line with Galileo's comment, this is how you should write it:
P(v)=\frac{\beta}{\eta}\intop_{0}^{v}\left(\frac{V}{\eta}\right)^{\beta-1}\exp\left(-\left(\frac{V}{\eta}\right)^{\beta}\right)dV=\intop_{0}^{x(v)}e^{-X}dX\hphantom{}\; where\phantom{\:}x(v)=\left(\frac{v}{\eta}\right)^{\beta}
 
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