Design of Experiments: Overview
CentER Discussion Paper Series No. 2008-70
21 Pages Posted: 3 Oct 2008
Date Written: August 27, 2008
Abstract
Design Of Experiments (DOE) is needed for experiments with real-life systems, and with either deterministic or random simulation models. This contribution discusses the different types of DOE for these three domains, but focusses on random simulation. DOE may have two goals: sensitivity analysis including factor screening and optimization. This contribution starts with classic DOE including 2k-p and Central Composite designs. Nest, it discusses factor screening through Sequential Bifurcation. Then it discusses Kriging including Latin Hypercube sampling and sequential designs. It ends with optimization through Generalized Response Surface Methodology and Kriging combined with Mathematical Programming, including Taguchian robust optimatization.
Keywords: simulation, sensitivity analysis, optimization, factor screening, Kriging, RSM, Taguchi
JEL Classification: C0, C1, C9
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