Systems multifactor

In previous chapters, many of the fundamental concepts of experimental design have been presented for single-factor systems. Several of these concepts are now expanded and new ones are introduced to begin the treatment of multifactor systems. 

In multifactor systems, it is possible that the effect of one factor will depend on the level of a second factor. For example, the slope of factor x might depend on the level of factor X2 in the following way ... 

The concept of interaction is fundamental to an understanding of multifactor systems. Much time can be lost and many serious mistakes can be made if interaction is not considered. 

Full second-order polynomial models used with central composite experimental designs are very powerful tools for approximating the true behavior of many systems. However, the interpretation of the large number of estimated parameters in multifactor systems is not always straightforward. As an example, the parameter estimates of the coded and uncoded models in the previous section are quite different, even though the two models describe essentially the same response surface (see Equations 12.63 and 12.64). It is difficult to see this similarity by simple inspection of the two equations. Fortunately, canonical analysis is a mathematical technique that can be applied to full second-order polynomial models to reveal the essential features of the response surface and allow a simpler understanding of the factor effects and their interactions. 

Investments in maintenance and total operations improvements should be measured and bottom-line return on investment validated. The proven methodology of the MEI utilizes existing data to provide a very effective multifactored system to measure mission-critical maintenance and its contribution to total operation performance and success. Organizations will make a wise decision to start this process, for example, as a new CMMS system is purchased and begins implementation. Positive trends on the Maintenance Excellence Index will validate the projected results tangible benefits and savings that were used to justify the capital investment for this and many other types of maintenance-improvement projects. 

Calculation of dependence of o on the conducting filler concentration is a very complicated multifactor problem, as the result depends primarily on the shape of the filler particles and their distribution in a polymer matrix. According to the nature of distribution of the constituents, the composites can be divided into matrix, statistical and structurized systems [25], In matrix systems, one of the phases is continuous for any filler concentration. In statistical systems, constituents are spread at random and do not form regular structures. In structurized systems, constituents form chainlike, flat or three-dimensional structures. 

Mathematical Models. As noted previously, a mathematical model must be fitted to the predicted results shown In each factorial table generated by each scientist. Ideally, each scientist selects and fits an appropriate model based upon theoretical constraints and physical principles. In some cases, however, appropriate models are unknown to the scientists. This Is likely to occur for experiments Involving multifactor, multidisciplinary systems. When this occurs, various standard models have been used to describe the predicted results shown In the factorial tables. For example, for effects associated with lognormal distributions a multiplicative model has been found useful. As a default model, the team statistician can fit a polynomial model using standard least square techniques. Although of limited use for Interpolation or extrapolation, a polynomial model can serve to Identify certain problems Involving the relationships among the factors as Implied by the values shown In the factorial tables. 

Two major areas are likely to be the focus of expert systems in the scientific software area assisting users without extensive statistical training in starting to use statistics, and helping design multifactor experiments. 

Experiments that will be used to estimate the behavior of a system should not be chosen in a whimsical or unplanned way, but rather, should be carefully designed with a view toward achieving a valid approximation to a region of the true response surface [Cochran and Cox (1950), Youden (1951), Wilson (1952), Mandel (1964), Fisher (1971)]. In the next several chapters, many of the important concepts of the design and analysis of experiments are introduced at an elementary level for the single-factor single-response case. In later chapters, these concepts will be generalized to multifactor, multiresponse systems. 

Figure 12.1 Two-factor, single-response system for discussion of multifactor experimentation.

Systemic effects Are certain more systemic, multifactor health risks (such as e g. allergies, hormone changes, certain types of cancer) favoured The rise in the incidence of allergies in the Emopean population was e.g. one of the main justifications of the EU Commission for the need to improve chemicals pohcy. 

Other multifactor scoring systems, including the Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS) and the Bernard Organ Failure Scoring System (OFS) (B8), require prospective studies for adequate assessment. 

For the following example, we utilize the Barclays Capital Portfolio Analytics System XQA, which incorporates the aforementioned multifactor model. Again, this model incorporates factors that include points on the yield curve as well as factors related to credit spreads. We took the yield curve data in the sterling model from gilts and for the euro model from Bunds. The credit spread factors consist of buckets by sector and rating, among other factors. 

The mixture design statistical technique can be used for other parameters besides solvent composition. In this way, a multifactor optimization system was introduced in TLC, by which the plate length, binary solvent composition and analysis time in continuous-development TLC was optimized. 

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