👉 Alarm math, also known as alarm rate or alarm frequency, is a statistical method used to analyze the occurrence of events over time, particularly in contexts where these events are rare or sporadic. It involves calculating the proportion of alarms (events) that occur within a specific time interval relative to the total number of potential events during that same period. This method helps in understanding the reliability and performance of monitoring systems by assessing how often alarms are triggered when no actual event occurs. By comparing the alarm rate to expected rates under different scenarios, such as random noise or systematic failures, alarm math provides insights into the system's sensitivity and the need for adjustments to minimize false alarms while ensuring critical events are not missed.
