Sequential Design

A sensitivity experiment is a special type of experimental design that is used when the response variable is binary and the covariate is continuous. Armor protection and projectile lethality tests often use sensitivity experiments to characterize a projectile’s probability of penetrating the armor. In this mini-tutorial we illustrate the challenge of modeling a binary response with a limited sample size, and show how sensitivity experiments can mitigate this problem. We review eight different single covariate sensitivity experiments and present a comparison of these designs using simulation....

This paper summarizes sensitivity test methods commonly employed in the Department of Defense. A comparison study shows that modern methods such as Neyer’s method and Three-Phase Optimal Design are improvements over historical methods. Suggested Citation Johnson, Thomas H., Laura Freeman, Janice Hester, and Jonathan L. Bell. “A Comparison of Ballistic Resistance Testing Techniques in the Department of Defense.” IEEE Access 2 (2014): 1442–55. https://doi.org/10.1109/ACCESS.2014.2377633. Paper: