Applied Optimal DesignsISBN: 978-0-470-85697-0
Hardcover
320 pages
March 2005
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There is an increasing need to rein in the cost of scientific study
without sacrificing accuracy in statistical inference. Optimal
design is the judicious allocation of resources to achieve the
objectives of studies using minimal cost via careful statistical
planning. Researchers and practitioners in various fields of
applied science are now beginning to recognize the advantages and
potential of optimal experimental design. Applied Optimal
Designs is the first book to catalogue the application of
optimal design to real problems, documenting its widespread use
across disciplines as diverse as drug development, education and
ground water modelling.
Includes contributions covering:
- Bayesian design for measuring cerebral blood-flow
- Optimal designs for biological models
- Computer adaptive testing
- Ground water modelling
- Epidemiological studies and pharmacological models
Applied Optimal Designs bridges the gap between theory and practice, drawing together a selection of incisive articles from reputed collaborators. Broad in scope and inter-disciplinary in appeal, this book highlights the variety of opportunities available through the use of optimal design. The wide range of applications presented here should appeal to statisticians working with optimal designs, and to practitioners new to the theory and concepts involved.