A Discussion of Random Methods for Seeking Maxima

In the design of experiments for the purpose of seeking maxima, random methods are shown to have an important place in the consideration of the experimenter. For a rather large class of experimental situations, an elementary probability formulation leads to an exact statement for the number of trial...

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Published in:Operations research 1958-04, Vol.6 (2), p.244-251
Main Author: Brooks, Samuel H
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Estimation methods
Experiment design
Experimentation
Factorial design
Factorials
Mathematical procedures
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Summary:In the design of experiments for the purpose of seeking maxima, random methods are shown to have an important place in the consideration of the experimenter. For a rather large class of experimental situations, an elementary probability formulation leads to an exact statement for the number of trials required in the experiment. The rationale, application, and relative merits of random methods are discussed.
ISSN:0030-364X
1526-5463
DOI:10.1287/opre.6.2.244