Monica Ahrens

Sequential analysis concerns statistical evaluation in which the number, pattern, or composition of the data is not determined at the start of the investigation, but instead depends on the information acquired during the investigation. Although sequential analysis originated in ballistics testing for the Department of Defense (DoD)and it is widely used in other disciplines, it is underutilized in the DoD. Expanding the use of sequential analysis may save money and reduce test time....

The Department of Defense (DoD) develops and acquires some of the world’s most advanced and sophisticated systems. As new technologies emerge and are incorporated into systems, OSD/DOT&E faces the challenge of ensuring that these systems undergo adequate and efficient test and evaluation (T&E) prior to operational use. Statistical engineering is a collaborative, analytical approach to problem solving that integrates statistical thinking, methods, and tools with other relevant disciplines. The statistical engineering process provides better solutions to large, unstructured, real-world problems and supports rigorous decision-making....